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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
Extreme Temperatures
In California, extreme temperatures routinely threaten safe operations at healthcare facilities. Use the resources below to create a policy for your facility to protect residents' health and safety on days when the temperatures exceed the range considered operable by CMS. Or check out our template containing a sample policy under Emergency Operations Plans.
EXTREME HEAT RESOURCES
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CAHF - NHICS Incident Response Guide: Severe Weather/Temperatures (pdf) (doc)
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CAHF - NHICS Incident Response Guide: Utility Failure (pdf) (doc)
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Cal/OSHA Illness Prevention for Indoor Working Environments (pdf)
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Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Care Center Heat Wave Procedure (pdf)
EXTREME COLD RESOURCES
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