Recommendations From the National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters (Nacsd)

6Page 3 of 6 Introduction and Method of Work The National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters (NACSD, “the Committee”) is a federal advisory committee that provides advice to the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response within the U.S. [...] Develop an emergency preparedness training curriculum as it pertains to the long-term care continuum, with a focus on the unique needs of older adults and disabled individuals and understanding the complexities related to transfer trauma. [...] Provide annual emergency preparedness training for all representatives of the Office including both paid and volunteer representatives. b. [...] Provide and require grant funding through HHS for emergency management and health coalitions to integrate advocates including representatives of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, into local coordination for disaster and health emergencies planning. d. [...] Support involvement in local/state/national situation briefings and updates on emergency incidents to provide appropriate advocacy.Page 4 of 6 e. [...] Make recommendations among HHS agencies including CMS, providing guidance to State Governments related to oversight of LTCFs in relation to leadership and management competencies. c. [...] Develop strategies and training for the direct care workforce to be climate resilient.Page 5 of 6 b. [...] Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) should amend the emergency preparedness rule to require planning for long-term heat and cold emergencies. a. [...] Develop training programs for healthcare providers to address issues with vulnerable older adults and emergency planning as part of routine health promotion activities. c. [...] HHS should develop and provide emergency preparedness training curriculum targeted at healthcare providers in Indian Health Service training programs focused on the health and wellbeing of older adults in relation to preparedness, response, and recovery after emergencies. This training should be developed and coordinated with the communities being served to ensure the information is culturally ap