SPH Emergency Management Plan

Introduction

Every long-term care home in Ontario is required to establish an emergency plan in writing as set out in the Fixing the Long-Term Care Act (FLTCA) and Regulation 246/22.

The Sun Parlor Home Emergency Plan establishes the framework that ensures the home is prepared to deal with emergency situations. The plan guides the home on how to mobilize its resources in the event of an emergency. The plan was developed with input and consultation from stakeholders.

The aim of the plan is to strategically coordinate the response to emergency situations based on the Incident Management System (IMS). The plan is designed to ensure that all partners which may become involved in an emergency are aware of their respective roles and responsibilities during that emergency and participate in the emergency management program of the home

Definition

The Provincial Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act defines an emergency as:

“An emergency means a situation or an impending situation that constitutes a danger of major proportions that could result in serious harm to persons or substantial damage to property and that is caused by the forces of nature, a disease or other health risk, an accident or an act whether intentional or otherwise.”

Emergencies vary in intensity and complexity depending on factors such as time of occurrence, weather conditions, severity of impact, nature of the affected department or location within the home and demographics.

Potential risks, including some examples under each category, faced by the home are considered in the Hazard Identification and Risk assessment. Additionally, the Emergency Management Plan makes provisions for the earliest possible coordinated response to an emergency, an understanding of the personnel and resources available to the home and recognition that additional expertise and resources can be called upon if required.

Scope

This Emergency Management Plan and its supporting documents outline the coordinated response that the Sun Parlor Home undertakes in collaboration with its stakeholders, healthcare partners, agencies and team members to ensure an effective response and recovery from an emergency.

Legal Authority

Legislation and regulations under which the Home, its employees and agents are authorized to respond to an emergency is the Fixing Long-Term Care Act and related Regulation 246/22.

Consultation

The Sun Parlor Home Emergency Management Plan was created in consultation with team members, Residents and the Residents' Council, Family members, Circle of Family and Friends, external stakeholders including our community partners, community agencies, health care service providers, and the County of Essex.

Safety Sensitive Information

Safety sensitive information contained with the Sun Parlor Home Emergency Management Plan will not be made available on the public website. Please contact the Sun Parlor Home if you require any additional information.