Proactive Planning Thwarts Widespread Damage During Major Senior Living Fire (Copy)

Huge Fire Thwarted Widespread Damage for Senior Living Patients and Staff

A recent call to local first responders cited a fire at a nearby independent living, assisted living, and memory care facility.

“A massive Friday night fire at a Michigan senior living community displaced 87 residents and staff members, but no serious injuries or deaths were reported thanks to emergency preparedness measures, according to the operator.”

When the unexpected happens, it’s important that staff members are properly trained, especially in healthcare, when tensions are high, and lives are at stake.

The key to successfully mitigating any emergency is preparedness. CHUG members have access to a comprehensive suite of educational workshops that utilize real-life case studies to teach effective responses to storms and emergency situations. This training can be lifesaving. Not a member? Become a member today. Already a member? Visit the Member Portal for a full calendar of events and member-exclusive content.