for New York City's Adult Care Providers
NEWS, PSAs
& ALERTS
FOR PROVIDERS:
Adult Care / Assisted Living
Download a copy of the Adult Care Emergency Preparedness Capacity Survey and complete if you have not yet done so.
Trade Associations:
Empire State Association of Assisted Living (ESAAL) - is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening New York State ’s assisted living industry and promoting the best interests of providers and residents. http://www.ny-assisted-living.org/
New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (NYAHSA) - represents not-for-profit, mission-driven and public continuing care providers, including nursing homes, senior housing, adult care facilities, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living and community service providers. http://www.nyahsa.org/home/index.cfm
New York State Emergency Preparedness Content:
Visit this website to download emergency preparedness content produced by the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH). http://www.health.state.ny.us/environmental/emergency/
Out-of-State Adult Care Facility Emergency Preparedness Content:
State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Ready in 3 Materials and Videos for Adult Care Facilities - Ready in 3 outlines steps you can take now to prepare your facilities, staff and the individuals in your care. The Family Safety Guide provides detailed information on the three steps in preparing in advance of any emergency. A video that acts as a step-by-step guide to preparing for emergencies is available to facilities that care for Missouri ’s adult population. A Disaster Preparedness Planning Template for Adult Care Facilities is a tool to assist facilities in developing a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan.mo.gov/Ready_in_3/AdultCareFacilities.html
Montgomery CountyEmergency Preparedness Checklist for Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Group Homes - The Montgomery County Advanced Practice Center for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response is pleased to provide public health professionals with this Emergency Preparedness Checklist. The checklist is designed to ensure that health care facilities are not only well prepared but also able to shelter-in-place and remain self-sufficient during a variety of emergencies. http://health.mo.gov/emergencies/readyin3/.
