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Emergency Plans

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Introduction

The following apply to all emergency management plans and situations which LifeCare may face.

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Protect Your Self First

Tips to help keep you safe

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Therapist Home Visit: Emergency Response Plan

Step‑by‑step procedures to ensure therapists can respond effectively, protect patient well‑being, and maintain professional standards of care during unexpected events in the home setting.

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Therapist Plan: Severe Weather with No Warning

Severe Weather Response Plan for Offsite Therapy Staff, including tornadoes, thunderstorms, and floods.

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Therapist Plan: Hurricanes & Tropical Storms

The following is LifeCare's plan for responding to Hurricanes and Tropical Storms, outlining responsibilities for off-site therapy staff.

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Clinic Plan: Evacuation

LifeCare will evacuate and/or assist in the evacuation of all persons onsite in the event of an internal or external disaster when evacuation may serve to protect life.

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Clinic Plan: Lockdown / Shelter in Place

In situations where evacuation is unsafe due to external threats, LifeCare will implement our lockdown/shelter in place plan.

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Clinic Plan: Onsite Medical Emergency or Incident

Whether faced with a sudden fall, dangerously high blood pressure, or another urgent incident, therapists must be prepared to act swiftly, prioritize safety, and coordinate appropriate medical assistance.

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Clinic Plan: Severe Weather Plan With No Warning

There are times when our staff and facility may face sudden, no-advance warning weather events such as tornadoes or severe thunderstorms. Unlike hurricanes, these require immediate protective action.  

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Clinic Plan: Hurricanes & Tropical Storms

Clinic management and administrative responsibilities during a hurricane or tropical storm

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Clinic Plan: Fire

LifeCare's response plan and staff responsibilities for a fire or suspected fire in our building or regions

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Clinic Plan: Flood

Flooding can occur in our area following severe storms and also due to unexpected structural failure, such as broken pipes or other adverse events.

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Clinic Plan: Wildfires

This response plan outlines the steps LifeCare will take to prepare for regional wildfire risks, protect patients and staff during an active threat, and ensure recovery and continuity of services once the danger has passed.

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Cyber Attack

If our organization experiences a cybersecurity attack, LifeCare will follow the steps outlined by the Department of Health & Human Services for responding to such an attack.

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Active Shooter

This response plan outlines practical steps for preparedness, on‑site response, and post‑incident support, ensuring that the facility can act swiftly to safeguard lives.

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Infectious Disease Outbreak Plan

This infectious disease outbreak plan outlines the essential steps our facility will take in response to an outbreak.

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