Long-Term Care (LTC) Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Wednesday, November 7th | 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Is your organization prepared for an emergency?
Learning Objectives
By the completion of the presentation, attendees will:
Discuss collaboration strategies with other long-term care facilities and emergency management professionals.
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