SCHEDULE | Monday, October 2 | Emergency Preparedness Pre-Conference Workshop
8:00 - 9:00am | Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 10:30am |
A Front-Line Focus on Emergency Preparedness Compliance: "Think Like an Incident Commander"
1.5 NAB CEUs
Stan Szpytek, Emergency Preparedness Consultant, Retired Deputy Fire Chief / Fire MarshalThis session will promote the importance of training all team members, from senior management to front line-staff, the importance of compliance with Emergency Management regulations and best practices. Understanding that adverse incidents will likely occur when executive management is not at the facility, all team members must be familiar with Emergency Preparedness compliance requirements as they will equate to proper response and effective incident management during times of crisis and disaster.
10:30 - 10:45am | Break
10:45 - 12:15pm |
Armed Intruder / Active Shooter in a LTC Facility / Senior Living Community: "The Unthinkable"
1.5 NAB CEUs
Stan Szpytek and Derrick Denis, Industrial Hygienist
The thought of an armed intruder or active shooter in a LTC facility or senior living community is truly unthinkable. The reality is businesses and organizations that provide services to frail and elderly residents must be prepared to respond and recover from these types of violent events. This session will focus on the importance of preparedness as well as the critical options known as "The Four Outs" that can be considered to survive "The Unthinkable."
12:15 - 1:30pm | Lunch
1:30 - 3:30pm |
Common Environmental Issues in a LTC Facility / Senior Living Community
2 NAB CEUs
Derrick Denis
If a wildfire or hurricane is approaching your community, at least you know it's coming. There are also invisible threats that can invade your built environment that must be mitigated as well. This session will discuss the top environmental issues that LTC and senior living providers face today to promote good infection control practices along with the challenges of providing a safe and healthy environment of care.
3:30 - 3:45pm | Break
3:45 - 4:45pm |
Discussion of Real-Life Incidents
1 NAB CEUA facilitated discussion with select attendees who experienced adverse incidents. This discussion will help highlight elements of compliance, lessons learned and other relevant information.
4:45 - 5:00pm | Wrap-up