What are the essential components of a heatwave preparedness plan for care facilities?
Abstract
Care facilities need a rigorously planned and executed heatwave preparedness strategy, focusing on risk assessment, staff training, and environmental controls, to protect vulnerable populations during extreme heat events.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Climate Change and Health Impacts
Disaster Response and Management
Thermoregulation and physiological responses
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 24 February 2026
- Language
- EN