Continuing Education Sessions

Session 10 | How to Pass with Flying Colors: CEMP and EPP Plan Reviews with County Emergency Management

Day: Monday, August 1
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Type/Topic: Operations/Regulatory/Legal Compliance

Session Summary

What is your local emergency management office looking for when reviewing your center's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and the Emergency Power Plan (EPP) appendix? The Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA) and the FEPA Health Care Working Group have developed a session for both skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. These expert presenters will share special insight to help centers prepare their plans for review, gain an understanding of the plan requirements the county must evaluate and develop successful partnerships with their local Emergency Management. They will also give an overview of the inner workings between local partners during an emergency response to achieve the best possible outcomes for long term care's vulnerable population.

Presenters

Celeste Fournier

Emergency Management Coordinator | Lee County Emergency Management

About the Presenter

Celeste Fournier is a long-standing contributor and advocate for the development of emergency management in Lee County. She has a deep knowledge of the long term care profession and the state and federal requirements in Florida. Celeste is the Chair of the FEPA Health Care Working Group and has spearheaded several initiatives that have supported and engaged the long term care community statewide.

Eve Rainey

Executive Director | Florida Emergency Preparedness Association

About the Presenter

Eve Rainey has served as Executive Director for the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association for the last ten years. Prior to that, Eve worked for the Florida Department of Emergency Management for 21 years, including as one of its bureau chiefs. She is also a certified Florida Professional Emergency Manager. Throughout her career, she has experienced every kind of storm or disaster imaginable and is well versed in emergency management.