Texas SB481 mandates emergency preparedness and response plans for nursing and assisted living facilities to ensure resident safety during.

Texas SB481 requires nursing and assisted living facilities to adopt and implement emergency preparedness and response plans. These plans must include strategies to prevent resident complications from heat exposure during power outages, safely transport residents if temperatures become unsafe, and respond to family inquiries during emergencies. Facilities must install emergency generators, maintain fuel supplies for at least 96 hours, and install carbon monoxide alarms.

Texas SB481 mandates emergency preparedness and response plans for nursing and assisted living facilities to ensure resident safety during.

Texas SB481 requires nursing and assisted living facilities to adopt and implement emergency preparedness and response plans. These plans must include strategies to prevent resident complications from heat exposure during power outages, safely transport residents if temperatures become unsafe, and respond to family inquiries during emergencies. Facilities must install emergency generators, maintain fuel supplies for at least 96 hours, and install carbon monoxide alarms.