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Sarah Fitzwater and Samantha Bartz – Emergency Preparedness Planning for Persons with Disabilities

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Synopsis

In this podcast, Sarah Fitzwater, the Director of Clinical Operations at iCircle in New York, and Samantha Bartz, the Director of Clinical Services at iCircle in New York, discuss Developing Person-Centered Emergency Preparedness Plans. During emergencies and natural disasters, health plans play a critical role in addressing and protecting their members’ health, safety, and independence. For persons with disabilities and their caregivers, it is crucial for health plans to consider individual circumstances and needs in order to effectively prepare for emergencies and disasters. These podcasts, excerpted from an August 2022 webinar, provide information on creating and strengthening emergency practices embedded in individualized care plans and health plan processes. Enhanced emergency practices will assist members and their caregivers in navigating emergencies and natural disasters.