PALTtalk with Dr. Diane Sanders-Cepeda | Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

Dr. Diane Sanders-Cepeda is joined by Calvin Groeneweg, Vice President of Risk Management at Sequoia Living and President of the American Assisted Living Nurses Association (AALNA), to discuss emergency and disaster preparedness in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC). The conversation covers strategies for conducting routine safety evaluations, managing major emergencies, and fostering a safer environment for residents and staff. They also explore practical insights and actionable steps for strengthening preparedness in PALTC facilities.

Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD

Guest: Calvin Groeneweg, RN, C-AL, CPASRM

Training Materials and Resources:

Assisted Living Incident Command System (AALNA)
Emergency Preparedness (AHCA/NCAL)
Hazard Vulnerability Assessment Tool (Kaiser Permanente)
Nursing Home Incident Command System (California Association of Health Facilities)

Date Recorded: November 11, 2024

Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcasts as follows:

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