Session Detail
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Open to Conference Attendees Only
Access and Functional Needs Hospital Disaster Guidebook
The Access and Functional Needs Guidebook, developed by Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center under a grant from the California Community Foundation and with the assistance of the California Office of Emergency Services, will be described in detail. The intent of the Guidebook is to assist hospital emergency preparedness managers in developing their disaster programs to meet the needs of AFN populations, as required by new CMS regulations. Content includes: 1. List of 24 AFN communities and dozens of sub-communities 2. List of “best practice” hospital AFN policies and procedures 3. List of websites for best AFN agencies and organizations 4. AFN Risk Assessment tool.
