Examining how nursing homes prepare for severe weather and its effects on residents' health
Investigating Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness for Environmental and Climatological Determinants of Resident Health
This study looks at how ready nursing homes are for hurricanes and how that affects the health of the people living there, especially after Hurricane Michael, to help improve safety and care for residents during severe weather.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10975497 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the preparedness of nursing homes for severe weather events, particularly hurricanes, and how this affects the health outcomes of residents. By analyzing data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the study aims to identify the relationship between nursing home emergency preparedness and resident outcomes following Hurricane Michael. The research will focus on various factors, including the ownership type of nursing homes and compliance with federal emergency preparedness standards, to understand their impact on morbidity and mortality rates among residents.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are nursing home residents, particularly those living in facilities that have been affected by severe weather events like hurricanes.
Not a fit: Patients living in independent or assisted living facilities that are not classified as nursing homes may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved emergency preparedness protocols in nursing homes, ultimately enhancing the safety and health outcomes of vulnerable residents during severe weather events.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that emergency preparedness in healthcare settings can significantly impact patient outcomes during disasters, suggesting that this study's approach is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Festa, Natalia — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Festa, Natalia
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.