Agency Describes Challenges that Nursing Homes Face Preparing for Public Health Emergencies and Natural Disasters

Agency Describes Challenges that Nursing Homes Face Preparing for Public Health Emergencies and Natural Disasters

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a report the emergency preparedness of nursing homes. OIG examined a random sample of nursing homes in geographic areas that have a high or relatively high risk for natural hazards to learn about their emergency preparedness and resilience. OIG found that although nursing homes often… (McClurg, September 11, 2023) #Post-Acute Care, #Public Health