Healthcare Emergency Preparedness

Discuss and apply these Diaster Plan Recommendations with your Sales Representative

1. Per Regulations, healcare facilities are required to maintain an amergency stock of food, water, and supplies to enable them to be self-sustaining during an emergency. The regulations vary by state, with the minimum being 3 days. Healthcare locations should use:

1. • 1st: Perishable Items

   • 2nd: Frozen items, unless compromised due to temperature changes

   • 3rd: Non-perishable items and emergency supplies

2.  Obtain a signed memorandum of understanding from your Foodservice Distributor highlighting contacts, commitments and responsibilities. 

3.  Gordon Foodservice may not be able to supply you with the recommended amount of Water needed during an emergency situation. Please ensure you have an alternative vendor set up. General guidelines specify having a supply of 1 gallon per person per day for cooking purposes, plus 2 quarts per person per day for drinking. 

4.  Have a plan in place for Equipment Needs, such as backup refrigeration, with a local refridgerated truck company and a source of fuel for generators. 

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