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| When we talk about Emergency
Planning at EXPERTS IN HOME HEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
We are concerned about two areas: |
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The
emergency/disaster plan at EXPERTS IN HOME
HEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. that might |
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be
needed in the event of a natural or manmade
disaster so that we can respond to the needs
of our patients and their caregivers, to prevent
interruption of critical patient care services. |
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Home
Emergency Planning- common sense steps that
everyone should take to be prepared |
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for
a natural or manmade disaster. |
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is a list of emergency phone numbers: |
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DIAL
(or tune in) |
| Fire,
Police, Ambulance |
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Dial
911 |
| Road
Conditions |
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1-800-411-4823 |
| State
Highway Patrol |
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1-313-256-2990 |
| Radio
Updates |
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WWJ
950AM |
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WXYT
1270FM |
| Oakland
County Crisis Line |
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1-248-456-0909 |
| Wayne
County Crisis Line |
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1-313-224-7000 |
| Macomb
County Crisis Line |
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1-586-307-9100 |
| Experts
in Home Health Management, Inc. 24 Hour
Line |
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1-800- HOMECARE or
1-586-585-0201 |
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| EXPERTS
IN HOME HEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. EMERGENCY/DISASTER PLAN |
| The emergency/disaster
plan is an orderly procedure that all EXPERTS IN HOME
HEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. employees are trained to follow
in the event of an emergency or disaster. Patients health
care needs or risk factors are identified at the time
of admission and emergency plans are discussed with the
patient or the patient's caregiver at that time. |
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plan would be activated for: |
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Natural
Disaster- blizzards, floods, fires, etc. |
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Civil
Defense Disaster- war, poisonous gas, nuclear accident,
etc. |
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Community
Emergency- Strike, transportation accident, blackout,
etc. |
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Administrator is responsible for declaring that the plan
will go into effect. He will notify the supervising nurse
who will identify all patients who are in life threatening
situations. Patients who are ventilator dependent and
bed-confined persons living alone are the first priority.
The Administrator will immediately arrange with staff,
police, and/or fire department for assistance. Staff
coordinators will utilize the client roster to notify
clients of the disaster arrangements, using the following
priority system: |
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Red:
Life threatening situations |
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Yellow:
Persons living alone, dependent on Agency for food,
medication or |
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treatment,
but with support system present |
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Green:
All others, including short term patients, independent |
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| EXPERTS IN
HOME HEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC., will continue to maintain
thorough and complete records during the emergency and
document notifications and the outcome. Contacts with
clients will be documented in the clinical record.
The Administrator will declare
when the disaster is discontinued.
The emergency/disaster plan is reviewed annually and
proposed changes may be recommended. |
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| Home
Emergency Preparedness Plan |
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| SUPPLIES |
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| Any emergency
or disaster could interrupt the normal supplies of food,
water, heat or other necessities. Keep these items on
hand at home in case of an emergency: |
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Water-
in plastic jugs or sealed containers. |
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Canned
or sealed package foods that do not require refrigeration
or cooking. |
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Medicine
needed by family members and a first aid kit. |
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Blankets
or sleeping bags. |
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Flashlights
and radio, with extra batteries. |
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A
covered container that could be used as an emergency
toilet. |
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A
car in good condition, with extra supply of gasoline
in case you have to leave your home. |
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| If you live
in an area subject to hurricanes and floods, it might
be wise to have emergency materials such as plywood sheeting
to cover windows, and plastic sheeting to protect furniture
and appliances. |
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KNOW
WHERE AND HOW TO SHUT OFF GAS, WATER,
AND ELECTRICITY! |
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| Evacuation |
| If you need
to evacuate your home, follow the advice of local authorities
as to evacuation routes. Listen to the radio for news
and updates on the emergency. Be sure to have enough gasoline.
Do not wait till the last minute to leave, since conditions
could change rapidly.
Put valuables inside your home and lock the doors and
windows before leaving.
Do not try to cross a stream that is flooding over
a road. Even if not deep, water puts tremendous weight
and force on a car that can carry it away.
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| After
a Disaster |
| Be careful
upon reentering buildings. Smell for gas leaks only- do
not use matches or candles. Appliances standing in water
may be very dangerous. Disconnect the main power before
touching any electrical appliance.
If fresh foods come in contact with flood water, do
not use. Foods that should be kept refrigerated may
be spoiled if power has been off for an extended period
of time.
Check with local authorities as to the safety of the
water supply before using. |
