Emergency Preparedness Plan, policies & Procedures (EPP)
Emergency contacts! From fires to floods, heatwaves to snowstorms, missing residents to civil unrest—this guide’s got drills, shelters, and even a 911 how-to cheat sheet!
Administrative and Communication
- Building Information: Information related to the building or facility.
- Administrative Contact List: List of administrative contacts for communication.
- Contact List for Essential Services: List of contacts for essential services in emergencies.
- Emergency Numbers: Important contact numbers during emergencies.
- Alternative Communication Methods: Alternative ways to communicate in emergencies.
- Plan To Coordinate with Other Health Care Facilities: Plan for coordination with other facilities.
- Staffing Plan: Plan for staffing during emergencies.
- Training Acknowledgement: Acknowledgment of completed training.
Emergency Planning and Preparedness
- Emergency and Disaster Risk Assessment: Assessment of disaster and emergency risks.
- Severe Weather and Natural Disasters: Preparedness for severe weather and natural disasters.
- Power Failure: Response plan for power failures.
- Emergency Shelter: Shelter plan for emergencies.
- Temporary Closure or Relocation: Plan for temporary closure or relocation.
- Incidents Reporting Procedures: Procedures for reporting incidents.
- Severe Thunderstorms or Tornadoes: Preparedness for severe thunderstorms or tornadoes.
- Snow and Cold: Preparedness for snowy and cold conditions.
- Extreme Heat: Preparedness for high-temperature conditions.
- Utility Disruption: Response plan for utility disruptions.
- Pandemic: Preparedness for pandemic situations.
- Enhancing Safety Measures During Civil Unrest: Measures to enhance safety during civil unrest.
- Additional Safety Procedures for Emergencies: Extra safety procedures for emergencies.
- Drill Logs: Logs of emergency drills and exercises.
- Fire Emergency Training: Training related to fire emergencies.
Resident-Focused Plans
- Resident Classification: Classification of residents based on their needs.
- Missing Resident’s Plan: Plan for handling missing residents.
- House/Exit Map: Map showing house layout and exit routes.
- Procedures for Calling: Steps to follow when making a call.
- Alternate Facility Agreement: Agreement with an alternative facility.
- Alternate Registered Nurse Agreement: Agreement with an alternate registered nurse.
- Unsafe Home Situation: Plan for addressing unsafe home situations.
- External Emergency: Response to external emergencies.