Fire-Safe Seniors program

Fire-Safe Seniors program

Fire safety for caregivers

According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), older adults are at higher risk during a fire than the general population.

USFA developed the Fire-Safe Seniors Program to help caregivers of elders plan and implement fire safety measures. Program tools include: training curricula for trainers and staff an implementation guide educational fact sheets and stickers

Additionally, USFA's fire prevention and safety digital media library provides resources to help share fire safety tips through social media. Tools include photos, short videos, animations, social cards, hashtags, and messages. Disaster preparedness       In September, CMS published the Emergency Preparedness Rule to create national planning requirements for care providers' response to natural and man-made disasters. This month's LTSS webinar will also present information to help tribal communities respond to disaster and keep elders and people with disabilities safe. The CMS report, Tribal Nursing Home Best Practices: Emergency Preparedness (PDF, 614 KB, 14 p), provides examples from tribal nursing home administrators on how they prepare for emergencies.