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Session 7 | Essential Evacuation Strategies for Long Term Care Facilities
Time: 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Type/Topic: Operations/Regulatory/Legal Compliance
Session Summary
Effective evacuation strategies require proactive planning to keep residents safe, staff prepared, and communication with stakeholders streamlined. This session offers attendees best practices for each phase of evacuation planning, from the activation of the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) through patient staging and movement. Learn practical approaches to improve emergency communication, systems testing, and transportation coordination, all while maintaining the highest standard of patient care. Explore key decision-making challenges, including when to evacuate or shelter in place, and walk away with resources for actionable tools like, Incident Command System (ICS) and evacuation workflows to streamline response. Don't miss this opportunity to build confidence, improve coordination, and elevate your center's emergency response capabilities.
Sponsored by Advanced Entry.
Presenters
Joseph Reppucci
Project Manager, Lead Fire, Emergency Management, and Security Consultant | Jensen Hughes
About the Presenter
Joseph Reppucci, MSEM, CEM, is a Lead Fire, Security, and Emergency Management Consultant at Jensen Hughes with over 26 years of experience in healthcare, public health, security, and emergency services. He has led large-scale preparedness initiatives, including statewide COVID-19 alternate care hospital operations and national-level response planning. Joe specializes in emergency preparedness, active threat programs, and complex incident response, bringing practical, real-world experience to help organizations strengthen resilience.