E. Evacuation Locations If the facility is damaged to the extent that resident care cannot be rendered, or it is determined that evacuation is warranted due to fire, an approaching hurricane, or other hazard, residents may be transported to a receiving facility for temporary care. The and of the concept that healthcare terms “close”, “within area”, “outside area” represent facility residents need to move as short a distance as possible. The farther frail residents must travel, the less safe the evacuation becomes for them. Therefore, the distance traveled must be balanced with the possible harm extended travel may cause. Close Proximity Close proximity locations are within a short distance (within 10 miles) from the facility and will be utilized when unplanned or immediate evacuations are necessary. Table 13 Close Proximity Evacuation Locations Memorandum Phone Alternate of Agreement/ Location Facility Name Address Number Contact Mutual Aid Agreement Primary Backup 1 Backup 2 Within Area Within area locations are those within a reasonable distance (within 10 - 50 miles) from the facility and will be utilized for unplanned or planned evacuations relative to the type of hazard or threat to the facility. Table 14 Within Area Evacuation Locations Memorandum Phone Alternate of Agreement/ Location Facility Name Address Number Contact Mutual Aid Agreement Primary Backup 1 Backup 2 Out of Area Out of area locations are a significant distance (over 50 miles) from the facility and will be utilized for planned evacuations.
E. Evacuation Locations If the facility is damaged to the extent that resident care cannot be rendered, or it is determined that evacuation is warranted due to fire, an approaching hurricane, or other hazard, residents may be transported to a receiving facility for temporary care. The terms “close”, “within area”, and “outside of area” represent the concept that healthcare facility residents need to move as short a distance as possible. The farther frail residents must travel, the less safe the evacuation becomes for them. Therefore, the distance traveled must be balanced with the possible harm extended travel may cause. Close Proximity Close proximity locations are within a short distance (within 10 miles) from the facility and will be utilized when unplanned or immediate evacuations are necessary. Table 13 Close Proximity Evacuation Locations Location Facility Name Address Phone Number Alternate Contact Memorandum of Agreement/ Mutual Aid Agreement Primary Backup 1 Backup 2 Within Area Within area locations are those within a reasonable distance (within 10 - 50 miles) from the facility and will be utilized for unplanned or planned evacuations relative to the type of hazard or threat to the facility. Table 14 Within Area Evacuation Locations Location Facility Name Address Phone Number Alternate Contact Memorandum of Agreement/ Mutual Aid Agreement Primary Backup 1 Backup 2 Out of Area Out of area locations are a significant distance (over 50 miles) from the facility and will be utilized for planned evacuations.
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