When disaster strikes a community, how do you get the assistance and aid you need? This is a question you should know the answer to before an emergency arises. In partnership with Emergency Managers and other first responders, Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department crafts preparedness plans for their particular communities. Being prepared could mean the difference between life and death.
Preparedness work groups are a valuable asset in keeping residents safe.
Long Term Care Work Group
Nursing homes and assisted living homes house one of the most vulnerable populations; their attention to preparedness is critical to the safety and wellbeing of their clients. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department participates in a long-term care facility (LTCF) preparedness group run by the Nebrask Plains Healthcare Coalition, made up of all the nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the health district.
Business Continuity Work Group
SWNPHD provides resources and reviews plans with Business Continuity Management teams that work to safeguard their organization’s financial health and business reputation. It protects the interests and safety of its clients, patients, and key stakeholders by identifying potential impacts that threaten their organization and provides a framework for building resilience and capabilities for an effective response during and after a disaster.
