Stay Safe in the Heat (SNF/AL)

Many parts of Michigan are under a heat advisory this week, with temps expected to soar in the 90s. Take steps to keep your residents, staff and yourselves safe! The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) have a variety of resources available to raise awareness and share tips for extra precautions:

• Michigan Heat Awareness and Safety Fact Sheet, also available in Spanish, Arabic, and Bengali 
• Michigan Prepares – Extreme Heat 
• Protecting Vulnerable Groups from Extreme Heat
• Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness
• Warning Signs and Symptoms of Heat-Related Illness