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Safeguarding older adults: Rethinking nursing home emergency preparedness

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When disasters strike, nursing homes face uniquely high stakes. Residents often depend on power, medications, mobility assistance, and continuous care—all of which can be disrupted by hurricanes, wildfires, or other emergencies. Federal regulations require facilities to meet detailed emergency preparedness standards, and families often assume that passing inspections means residents will be protected. But does compliance translate into safety?

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Safeguarding older adults: Rethinking nursing home emergency preparedness

When disasters strike, nursing homes face uniquely high stakes. Residents often depend on power, medications, mobility assistance, and continuous care—all of which can be disrupted by hurricanes, wildfires, or other emergencies. Federal regulations require facilities to meet detailed emergency preparedness standards, and families often assume that passing inspections means residents will be protected. But does compliance translate into safety?

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Medical Xpress broke the news in on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
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