The manual can develop COOP’s to guide training for staff and volunteers in their roles and responsibilities using exercises and practice drills; and to share these plans with other community partners in emergency response and Regional Healthcare Coalitions. One comprehensive manual to help begin or enhance your continuity planning efforts is the (2013) SAMHSA Tap 34: Disaster Planning for Behavioral Health Treatment Programs. Download the manual.
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