Emergency Preparedness Toolkit for Adult Family Homes – State of Wisconsin

$950.00

This comprehensive toolkit includes the essential policies, procedures, and documentation templates required to help your Adult Family Home (AFH) successfully meet survey expectations under the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). Each document is carefully developed to align with Wisconsin Administrative Code requirements for Adult Family Homes, including DHS 88 standards for emergency preparedness, resident safety, and continuity of care.

This toolkit is designed to ensure your Adult Family Home remains compliant, operationally prepared, and survey-ready at all times.

Included in this toolkit are fully customizable templates and compliance tools for the following:

  • Emergency Preparedness Plan (All-Hazards Approach)

  • Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan

  • Severe Weather and Tornado Response Plan

  • Power Outage and Utility Failure Protocol

  • Infectious Disease and Pandemic Response Plan

  • Missing Resident / Elopement Procedure

  • Emergency Staffing Contingency Plan

  • Communication Plan (Family, Physicians, Emergency Services)

  • Resident Relocation and Transportation Plan

  • Emergency Supply Inventory Checklist

  • Staff Training and Drill Documentation Logs

  • Incident Reporting and Post-Event Review Forms

This document also includes detailed internal audit tools for each emergency preparedness component, along with a regulatory crosswalk referencing applicable Wisconsin DHS requirements. These tools are structured to support providers in conducting mock surveys, identifying compliance gaps, and implementing corrective action before state inspection.

The toolkit emphasizes:

  • Resident health and safety during emergencies

  • Proper documentation of drills and training

  • Clear staff roles and chain of command

  • Coordination with local emergency management and first responders

  • Maintenance of required emergency supplies

  • Ongoing quality improvement and review processes

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This manual is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, regulatory, or accreditation advice. Compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation and accreditation standards remains the sole responsibility of the hospice agency. The purchase or use of this manual does not guarantee accreditation or compliance approval from any governing or accrediting body.

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