Emergency planning: Prepare for the potential consequences of adverse incidents in senior living
By
Stan Szpytek
Mar 04, 2024
As assisted living communities and other senior living communities continue to refine their emergency planning protocols, a critical step in the process is to consider the consequences resulting from the...
Is your senior living community prepared for the next disaster?
By
Lauren Southerland, MD MPH
Lucas Krupinski
Feb 05, 2024
Emergencies can strike in different ways when caring for older adults. Having a clear plan for disaster preparedness is critically important.
Preparing for the unthinkable: An armed intruder or active shooter in senior living
By
Stan Szpytek
Steve Wilder
Oct 09, 2023
An all hazards emergency management plan will help you identify the wide variety of threats and perils that you must be prepared to manage.
From panic to poise: Mastering crisis communications and earning trust in senior living
By
Blair Burney
Sep 18, 2023
Crises can emerge from unexpected corners, leaving operators grappling for stability. A well-crafted crisis communication plan becomes essential when a situation escalates.
Deliberate actions protect senior living communities from fire, safety issues
By
Stan Szpytek
Jun 26, 2023
Fire and life safety compliance does not happen by accident in a senior living community. Ensuring a safe and secure environment of care requires the integration of fire protection and life safety systems...
How to mitigate risk and damage in a crisis
By
John Hellerman
Michele High
Feb 27, 2023
Businesses can’t prevent every tragedy or crisis, but they can take steps can to mitigate their effects.
Southwest Airlines’ systems had a meltdown. Senior living should take note
By
Erez Cohen
Feb 02, 2023
When operators have access to best-in-class systems, they are positioned to run better businesses, retain valuable staff, and most importantly, deliver better care to residents.
Hands-on training vital to emergency preparedness in senior living communities
By
Stan Szpytek
Nov 28, 2022
For senior living community owners and operators to have realistic expectations that their team will perform well when the “big one” occurs, they must prepare their staff members through a variety...
Now is a good time to emphasize fire safety in your senior living community
By
Stan Szpytek
Sep 12, 2022
Fire Prevention Week represents a good opportunity for a senior living community to step up its focus on fire safety with both staff members and residents by developing creative ways to promote this essential...
3 key audiences to communicate with amid a senior living crisis
By
Cassandra Bailey
Dana Schmidt
Aug 29, 2022
How you manage a crisis is integral to maintaining your reputation and perhaps, even maintaining your census and keeping your doors open.