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2012-2017 Orange County Master Aging Plan <br />^ Strategy 4.1.3: Partner with EMS and DSS to make sure that frail older adults are in safe places <br />during weather and environmental emergencies. <br />Indicator 4.1.3a: Development of a buddy system between older adults and their <br />neighbors fo ensure safety during weather emergencies, especially for rural area <br />residents. <br />Indicator.._4.1.3b.: Provision of informational resource to Orange County residents on caring <br />for older adulfis during weather emergencies. <br />Indicator 4.1.3c: More older adults referred to the Department on Social Services Special <br />Needs Registry for help in weather emergencies and disasters. <br />Indicator 4.1.4d: Portable generators located at the Senior Centers. <br />Agencies Responsible: Department on Aging, Emergency Managemenf Services (EMS), <br />Department of Social Services, Asset Management, Sheriff's Department <br />Objective 4.2: (mprove the quality of programs and services provided to residents of <br />long-term care facilities, nursing homes, assisted (iving facilities, and family care homes in <br />Orange County. <br />^ Strateqy 4.2.1: Activate the Department on Aging's Long-term Care Round Table to develop a <br />partnership among the leaders of Orange County long-term care facilities and the regional long-term <br />care Ombudsman to implement a model of person-centered care within long-term care facilities. <br />Indicator 4.2.1 a: Long-term Care Round Table sponsored meeting wifh long-term care <br />facility administrators, stcff, and advocates focused on person-centered care. <br />Indicator 4.2.1 b: A model of patient-centered care adopted and promoted by Long-term <br />_._ . ................ _ _ <br />Care Round Table members. <br />Indicator 4.2.tc: Evidenced-based and enriching activities that meet individual needs and <br />provide a purpose in life and cognitive stimulation implemented in Orange County long- <br />term care facilities. <br />Ind_icator_.,,_4.2.1 d: Meals within long-term care facilities include more fresh foods and <br />vegetables and are provided in a home-like manner. <br />Indicafor 4.2.1_e: On-site confinuing education and exercise classes provided at long-term <br />care facilities. <br />35 <br />