09/18/2019 12:00 AM EDT
Source: U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Appropriations. Published: 9/18/2019. This two-hour, 35-minute Congressional hearing focuses on the Inspector General’s report on the mental health needs of children in the custody of the Homestead influx facility, and the quality or appropriateness of the mental health care provided in Office of Refugee Resettlement facilities. Witnesses discuss current and future Office of Refugee Resettlement activities to strengthen mental health care for unaccompanied minors in Health and Human Services care and custody. (Video or Multimedia)
09/01/2019 12:00 AM EDT
Source: American Psychological Association (APA). Published: 9/2019. Older adults are more at risk during all phases of a disaster, from life-threatening challenges during evacuation to negative psychological consequences during the recovery period. This four-page fact sheet provides information about vulnerability and preventability for older adults, items for an emergency preparedness kit for caregivers, and tips for caregivers of persons with dementia. (PDF)
03/01/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: Alabama Nursing Home Association (ANHA). Published: 3/2019. This 152-page toolkit was developed to assist with emergency preparedness planning for this specialized health care population. Long-term care facilities, as they are referred to in the toolkit, include nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities. The toolkit reflects a compilation of management skills and plans for emergency and disaster-related incidents, and serves as a base template that can be customized to the needs of each facility. (PDF)
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