Emergency Plan Manual

AHCA Form 3110-1022, Rev March 2013 Rule 59A-8.027, Florida Administrative Code http://ahca.myflorida.com/MCHQ/Health_Facility_Regulation/Home_Care/HHA/index.shtml#other . Page 5 of 54 During Emergency Situations, the Administrator and the Director of Nursing are fully responsible for Implementation and checkup of the Agency Emergency Management Plan. The procedures for ensuring timely activation of the agency’s emergency management plan and staffing of the home health agency during an emergency: - Activation Procedures and Role Responsibilities: ______________________________________ constantly monitors, through several means, conditions in our area, we will aware of Emergency/Disaster conditions through media, News, Emergency warnings, cellular emergency services, whether applications, homeland security alerts, etc. In the event of an emergency or disaster occurs, or become imminent, that disrupts the Agency ability to provide care, patient needs will be prioritized to determine whose needs are the greatest. Management of Patients in private homes, assisted living facilities (ALF) and adult family home care (AFHC) who will continue to receive care, if possible, with minimal disruption of schedule. The Administrator, or Director of Nursing, notifies the chain of command staff, via two way radio, phone, on-line application (if internet is working), cellular or voicemail, that emergency procedures are activated. Types of emergencies that warrant plan implementation include, but are not limited to: The treat, or occurrence, of Hurricanes, tornados, floods and earthquakes, Severe weather, Industrial accidents, i.e: gas leaks, chemical spills, industrial plant explosions aircraft crashes that result in injury, death or evacuation Acts of terrorism, Fire and/or smoke. The operational and support roles of all those home health agency staff that are designated to be involved in emergency measures: Administrator: • Coordinates the activities within the Emergency Management Plan • Acts as liaison between ___________________________________________, County Health Departments, and the Local Emergency Management Agency • Maintains and implements the communication contingencies before, during and after emergencies • Oversees the removal and safe storage of equipment, supplies and important items of the Agency • Constantly monitors bulletin and advisories, and • Disseminates information via open communication means and methods. Director of Nursing: • Assist with contacting staff via telephone tree or other open methods of communication • Coordinates scheduling and attendance to assignments at the Agency, local shelters or other areas as needed • Assists with the dissemination of information as requested by the Administrator • Assists with arranging transportation needs of the staff before, during and after disasters or other emergencies • Implements removal and safe storage of vital equipment and information • Works as skilled staff in designated area as requested • Acts as Administrator in his or her absence. Angel Home Care Services, Inc. Angel Home Care Services, Inc. Angel Home Care Services, Inc.