Paul Gordon Speaking at Willis Towers Watkins 2025 Healthcare Risk Conference

Senior living and care providers must confront the unique challenges of preparing for and responding to mass disasters. Because senior living providers serve residents with a wide range of needs, from active, independent seniors to bedbound patients who demand 24 hour care.

It is imperative that a provider's disaster preparedness plan comprehensively addresses the full spectrum of resident needs and abilities. Disaster plans may differ depending on the type of provider and the community's location, they must include critical elements such as relocating and transporting residents, maintaining clear communication with families, staff, and government agencies, ensuring access to emergency supplies, and having reliable backup energy sources.

The panel will discuss the aftermath of a weather disaster and key components of lessons learned to an emergency plan and strategies that protect the resident, staff and community and the unwavering flexibility, decisive action, and commitment necessary to ensure the welfare of residents, staff and the organization.

Paul Gordon: "Emergency Operations Tabletop Preparedness Exercise When Disaster Strikes​"