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CNA HealthPro Publication Focuses on Disaster Preparedness, Creating Emergency Response Plans for Aging Services Organizations

10/12/2011

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As one of the nation’s leading providers of professional liability insurance for healthcare providers and organizations, CNA HealthPro understands the importance of patient/resident safety and risk management in the evolving world of healthcare. CNA HealthPro researches and analyzes healthcare liability trends to create resources to help its clients manage a variety of healthcare risks.

The most recent published resource is designed to assist aging services providers to comply with federal and state emergency preparedness requirements. As described below, this publication – including numerous client bulletins and risk management tools that highlight emerging issues and trends in the healthcare industry - may be accessed at www.cna.com/riskcontrol under “Client Materials,” click “Healthcare.”

AlertBulletin®,"Disaster Preparedness: Creating an Emergency Response Plan,” provides suggestions for aging services administrators to prepare for a wide-range of disasters, including floods, wildfires, tornadoes and severe storms which may require the evacuation of residents and staff. It also provides tips for the realistic assessment of risk exposures, the development of a detailed and practical response plan, and coordination with public agencies and other organizations to respond to resident and community needs.

Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, CNA is the country’s seventh largest commercial insurance writer and the 13th largest property and casualty company. CNA’s insurance products include standard commercial lines, specialty lines, surety, marine and other property and casualty coverages. CNA's services include risk management, information services, underwriting, risk control and claims administration. For more information, please visit CNA at www.cna.com. CNA is a registered trademark of CNA Financial Corporation.

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