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Emergency Preparedness, Continuity of Operations, and Client Emergency Plans

Sets out the Agency’s all-hazards emergency preparedness and continuity of operations plan under LAC 48:I.5063: a plan approved by the governing body and updated annually in coordination with the parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, an individual emergency plan for every client reviewed at least annually, monitoring of warnings and evacuation orders, how services continue and clients are evacuated, notice to HSS no later than the next business day after an interruption in services, and staff training and drills.

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About this policy
Policy number
LA-HC-EP-01
Version
1.0
Main rule
LAC 48:I.5063
Library
Louisiana home care · 50 policies
Category
Emergency preparedness
Sections
25

In short

  • Know each client’s emergency plan; a copy is in the home folder.
  • Before a hurricane or other expected emergency, answer the office call tree and say when you can work.
  • Never put yourself in danger to reach a client; call your supervisor so another plan can be made.
  • If a client evacuates, make sure medications, supplies, clothing, the service plan and identification go with the client.
  • Keep your phone numbers current with the office, and take part in the yearly drill.

What's inside

25 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.

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  • Terms of Reference
  • 1. Purpose
  • 2. Scope
  • 3. Definitions
  • 4. Policy Statement (LAC 48:I.5063)
  • 5. Roles
  • 6. All-Hazards Risk Assessment
  • 7. What the Written Plan Contains
  • 8. Coordination with OHSEP and LDH
  • 9. Communication Plan
  • 10. Individual Client Emergency Plans
  • 11. Monitoring Warnings and Orders
  • 12. Before an Expected Event
  • 13. During an Emergency: Activating the Plan
  • 14. Evacuation of a Client
  • 15. Notifying HSS
  • 16. Serving Clients Who Evacuate Outside the Licensed Region
  • 17. After the Event
  • 18. Responsibilities
  • 19. Records and Compliance Monitoring
  • 20. Staff Training
  • 21. References
  • 22. Related Policies and Forms
  • 23. Approval
  • 24. Revision History

An inspector may ask

  • Show me your emergency preparedness plan, the governing body’s approval and the last annual update. How did you coordinate it with the parish OHSEP?
  • Show me this client’s individual emergency plan. When was it last reviewed?

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