Texas assisted living facilities face increasing regulatory requirements for Emergency Preparedness Plans (EPPs). For Type A and Type B facilities, compliance is not optional — it is essential for resident safety, operational continuity, and licensure.  Pragmacon is here to walk beside you through the process.  We specialize in helping small and mid-sized assisted living communities develop, implement, and maintain compliant, practical, and effective Emergency Preparedness Plans.

✔ Clear, usable plans 

✔Staff-friendly procedures 

✔ Inspection-ready documentation 

✔ Real-world training 

✔ Ongoing partnership

We design plans that work in real emergencies — not just on paper.

State and local regulations require assisted living facilities to:

· Maintain a written, facility-specific Emergency Preparedness Plan

· Address natural, technological, and human-caused hazards

· Coordinate with local emergency management

· Protect residents, staff, and visitors during emergencies

· Train staff and test plans regularly

· Maintain documentation for inspections and audits

Failure to comply can result in deficiencies, fines, or licensing action. We help you stay ahead and so you do not have to scramble at inspection time.

We understand the local risks and regulatory environment, including:

· Hurricanes and flooding

· Extreme heat and winter weather

· Power and water disruptions

· Medical surge events

· Regional evacuation considerations

Your plan will reflect your facility, your residents, and your community.

Pragmacon helps facilities comply with applicable Texas Administrative Code and Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) requirements, including:

Risk Assessment & Hazard Analysis

· Identification of local and facility-specific threats

· Severe weather, power outages, disease outbreaks, evacuations, cyber incidents, and more

Emergency Operations Procedures

· Evacuation and shelter-in-place plans

· Medical and health coordination

· Continuity of operations

· Staffing and accountability procedures

Communication & Notification Systems

· Family notification procedures

· Coordination with first responders

· Mass notification planning

· Internal and external communication protocols

Resident Safety & Support

· Special needs planning

· Medication and medical equipment continuity

· Transportation and relocation planning

· Reunification procedures

Training, Exercises & Documentation

· Staff training programs

· Tabletop and functional exercises

· Incident reporting

· Plan review and maintenance

· Inspection-ready documentation

We don’t hand you a generic template and walk away. We provide hands-on, customized support from start to finish: 

Plan Development

· Customized Emergency Preparedness Plans

· Facility-specific policies and procedures

· County and jurisdiction coordination

Regulatory Guidance

· Interpretation of HHSC and state requirements

· Inspection preparation support

· Compliance gap analysis

Training & Exercises

· Staff emergency response training

· Tabletop and functional exercise facilitation

· After-action reporting and improvement planning

Ongoing Support

· Annual plan reviews

· Updates for regulatory changes

· Incident response consultation

· Continuous improvement

Many assisted living facilities want to do the right thing but still struggle with compliance due to common, avoidable issues:

Using Generic or Outdated Plans

· Copy-and-paste templates that don’t reflect your facility

· Plans that haven’t been updated for years

· Missing local risk considerations

Incomplete Evacuation & Relocation Planning

· No confirmed transportation agreements

· No destination agreements or MOUs

· Unclear staff roles during evacuations

Weak Communication Systems

· No backup notification methods

· Outdated family contact lists

· No clear chain of communication

Limited Staff Training

· New staff never trained on the EPP

· No regular drills or exercises

· Staff unsure of expectations during emergencies

Poor Documentation

· Missing training records

· No proof of plan testing or review

Preparing for Inspections Instead of Emergencies

· Plans written only for surveys

· Procedures that don’t work in real life

· Staff unfamiliar with the plan

Pragmacon helps you avoid these pitfalls by building systems that are compliant, practical, and sustainable.