Long-Term Living

Long-term care facility evacuation relies on planning and common sense

In an emergency situation, experience, equipment and level heads are needed, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website


An emergency evacuation of a long-term care facility needs experience, equipment and level heads to be successful, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website. Facilities can't just rely on emergency personnel to arrive in time, they must be self-reliant. Training staff and having the proper equipment can be life-savers.

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July 11, 2014


Topic Area: Safety


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