This section provides long-term care and assisted living operators with actions to take to provide a safe environment for residents and tenants (hereby referred to as “residents”) as well as staff during the winter season.
- Winter hazard planning outline
Suggestions to include in your winter hazard planning with variable options, depending on site needs. - Site assessment checklist
Facilitates a comprehensive assessment of your building and allows you to identify opportunities to plan for seasonal weather. - Winter hazard preparation actions
Helps your site prepare for a forecasted winter hazard. - Hypothermia symptoms management tips
Tips to reduce residents' exposure to the cold and prolonged exposure to severe cold weather. - Winter hazard event interventions
Supports ongoing assessment and action during winter hazard events. Assesses readiness and risk within the facility every day if necessary (more often if desired). - Template letter residents and families winter weather warning (affiliated)
For affiliated sites to inform residents and families the site's response to forecasted winter weather that will impact the region. - Template letter residents and families winter weather warning (owned and operated)
For owned and operated sites to inform residents and families the site's response to forecasted winter weather that will impact the region.