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Functional Needs Support Services. FNSS TOOLKIT. Objectives. Review the FNSS toolkit components Examine each FNSS Toolkit Tab for further clarification . Planning Tools. Part 1. Tab A – Planning Assessment. 3 rd party MOU’s and responder compliance with ADA
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Functional Needs Support Services FNSS TOOLKIT
Objectives • Review the FNSS toolkit components • Examine each FNSS Toolkit Tab for further clarification
Planning Tools Part 1
Tab A – Planning Assessment • 3rd party MOU’s and responder compliance with ADA • Ensuring plans include individuals with disabilities • Seek input from people with disabilities
Tab B – Planning for Inclusion of People with Disabilities • Government organizations • Associations and Institutions participants • Advocacy groups
Tab C –Texas (TAS) Compliant Checklist • Texas Accessibility Checklist for Emergency Shelters • Based on accessibility requirements contained in the Texas Accessibility Standards • Guidance for ensuring shelters meet Texas Accessibility standards • Temporary solutions for emergency Sheltering ramps
Tab D – Statewide Disability Stakeholders • Disability Contacts Excel Spreadsheet for Texas • http://disabilityresources.tamu.edu/
Tab E – Selected County Demographic Functional and Medical Needs Data • Important of knowing who is in your community • Source of data differs from jurisdiction • American Community Survey • Best way to know is by talking with your disability partners
Tab F – Transportation Planning • Considerations for planning • Developing partnerships with providers • MOU’s • Resource providers • Medtrans/Public Transit • Local public and private school districts • Commercial vendors • Faith-based organizations • Dial-a-ride • Taxi cab companies (with accessible vehicles) • Assisted living facilities/senior centers • Airport shuttle buses • Rental car companies
Operational Tools Part II
Tab G – Shelter Staffing Recommendations For FNSS • FNSS Shelter positions • PAS • Medical staffing • DME/CMS supplies • Effective Communications Leader • Emergency Case Managers • Staff for Health/FNSS Intake • Medical Appointment/Dialysis Coordinator • Home and Community Support Services: TX Department of Aging and Disability Services http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/HCSSA/hha.pdf
Functional Needs Assessment Form • Identifies FNSS needs • Communication needs • Ambulation ability • DME • CMS • PAS • Medical conditions • Dietary
Tab H – Rapid Assessment Form • Used by triage personnel at evacuation hub. • Used to select best form of transport based on their functional or medical needs
Tab I – Medical Services • Attachment 1 – Behavioral Health • Attachment 2 – Durable Medical Equipment • Attachment 3 – Consumable Medical Supplies • Attachment 4 – Oxygen Support • Attachment 5 – Pharmacy Support • Attachment 6 – Kidney Dialysis • Attachment 7 – Public Health Shelter Checklist
Tab J – Effective Communications • Attachment 1 – Tips for Interacting with People with Disabilities, Functional and Access Needs During Disasters • Attachment 2 – Talk Boards • Attachment 3 – Pictograms • Attachment 4 – Signage • Attachment 5 –Emergency Sign Language & Deafblind Guidelines • Attachment 6 –Communication Resource Specialists • Attachment 7-Low Vision Font • Attachment 8&9-Video Remote Providers/ Hardware & Software Specifications
Tab K – Support Capabilities for Repatriation • Checklist • Water and Waste Management • Fire Services • Law Enforcement • Power • Hospitals/Healthcare • EMS • Public Works • Communications • Public Health
Tab L – Medical/ Functional Needs Discharge Assessment • Support services • Transportation needed • Medications • Oxygen • Pets
Tab M – Medical/Functional Needs Shelter Transportation Request Form • Assess the appropriate transportation for use within the shelter • Assess the appropriate transportation need when discharged from shelter
Additional Resources Part III
Tab N – Quick Links • An ADA Guide for Local Governments: Making Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs Accessible to People with Disabilities • The Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) Resource Specialists • The Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities • Texas Prepares website • Additional links
Tab O – Available Videos • Emergency First Responder: The Community Emergency Preparedness Information Network • ASL Preparedness Video for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing • Northeast Texas Public Health District • National Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Videos • Texas Prepares Videos • Just Ask (Blind Assistance Video)
Toolkit Link • Functional Needs Support Services Toolkit • https://www.preparingtexas.org/preparedness.aspx?page=32137bc8-eed7-42bb-ad7e-2765fd8abdb9