Friday, October 13
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

16.  Case Study: Evacuation and Surge of Skilled Nursing Facilities in Kentucky

In Kentucky, recent severe weather events have forced skilled nursing facilities to evacuate residents due to major disruptions to operations. Public Health staff directly involved in response efforts with the Western KY tornadoes and Eastern KY flooding will discuss lessons learned in emergency preparedness planning, staff training, conducting drills/exercises and the importance of building relationships with public safety officials. The presentation will also include perspective on one facility’s ability to manage a surge capacity of displaced residents.

Maria Church, Access and Functional Needs Program Manager, Kentucky Department for Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response Branch

Tina Massengill, Western KY Regional Preparedness Coordinator

Cory Waddell, Eastern KY Regional Preparedness Coordinator