PDF...... Some of these recommendations are being implemented in many places. Where they aren't, it's because nursing homes are too cheap to protect the people they like to claim they "care" for.....
Seven Recommendations to Address Current Law’s Gaps:
1. The federal government should clearly require emergency generators sufficient to maintain safe temperatures.
2. Federal and/or state governments should require advance coordination among facilities,
other healthcare providers, and relevant government agencies.
3. Federal and/or state governments should require contractual arrangements for
evacuation procedures.
4. Local communities should maintain relevant information on an ongoing, community-wide
basis.
5. Government agencies or provider associations should develop resources to assist in
emergency plan development.
6. Federal and/or state governments should require review of emergency plans by
knowledgeable agencies or persons.
7. Federal surveyors should assess meaningful sanctions for violations of emergency
preparedness requirements.