| Community Training Connection, Inc. Newsletter |
April 2008
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 Dear Friends,
We're trying something new this month. We'll still get you the updates on classes, regulations and a chuckle, but we're adding an issue each month. This month is Disaster Preparation. To quote Randy Jackson (yes, I've become an American Idol groupie), "check it out."
Hoping to see all of you soon in a classroom or online.
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Disaster Planning for Residential Care
No one ever believes that a disaster will actually strike them. Here in California, we have lived through earthquakes, fires and floods, so we should be prepared. And yet, many facilities are not as prepared as they could be.
Kathy Sturkey, Executive Director of LARC Ranch in Saugus, was up close and personal with a fire that damaged buildings on the property. Over 100 people were safely evacuated to a Red Cross location. Kathy can't stress enough the importance of disaster drills. The preparation that saved LARC included having a suitcase in each area, into which staff could easily pack medications, emergency medical release forms, and water.
LARC has since purchased a satellite phone to maintain contact with emergency personnel. She also suggests that facilities invest in a back up generator.
Here's a few contacts for you:
For a checklist of licensing recommendations, click...
CCL Disaster Guide
Our friends, who will get your ready....
SOS Survival Products
Check out our class, and you'll be ready for anything.....
Online Disaster Preparation class
The most comprehensive website for preparation......
FEMA Information
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Even if you have met the training requirement for staff to meet the legislative requirements of AB 2609, staff must have four hours of training on medication assistance every year.
