Barton Creek Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Plan in Action

The Inn on Barton Creek, part of South Davis Community Hospital Campus (SDCH), which includes Orchard Cove, and South Davis Home Health/Hospice, wish to update residents and families on our efforts for an effective Emergency and Disaster Plan.

Barton Creek is aware and concerned about the safety of our residents. To better be prepared and educated we have and are participating in the following actions:

1. SDCH management staff recently completed Healthcare Disaster and Pandemic Influenza training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), located in Anniston, Alabama. The CDP is operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and is the only federally-chartered Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) training facility in the nation.

2. SDCH has a functional Disaster Committee that meets monthly to develop new policies and procedures, implementation and training for all of our staff in Disaster and Emergency plans.

3. SDCH has and does meet all requirements for fire drills and water quality inspections.

4. SDCH staff has been trained for the evacuation of disabled residents.

5. SDCH has purchased special equipment for the proper evacuation of disabled residents for each of our facilities.

6. SDCH is partnering with Lakeview Hospital for Disaster Drills.

7. Monthly tips and information is distributed to all staff members on personal and home emergency preparedness.

We have had many request to provide 72 hour kits to our residents. We have found a company that will be coming to the Resident Council Meeting, March 30 at 1:00 to give a 10 minute presentation for personal 72 hour kits that can be purchased. The cost for the kits will be between $25-$35. We will provide a sign-up sheet at the front desk. Purchase of the kits are optional, but recommended.

The management at Barton Creek is committed to the safety and well being of each of our residents. Thank you for your continued support of our efforts. Please feel free to contact Connie Snow or Nick Ferguson at 801-298-4200 if you have suggestions or questions about our Emergency and Disaster Plan. We will update you periodically on our continuing progress and plans.