In a letter dated May 19, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services reminds freestanding inpatient hospices about patient safety during disasters. All Home and Community Support Services Agencies are bound by law to have a written policy for “publicly known natural disaster preparedness for clients receiving services.”
Inpatient hospices must also have an evacuation plan and periodically rehearse this plan with staff. Freestanding inpatient hospices are also required to have written plans for evacuation in case of fire.
You may download the letter here.
