Proposed Emergency Preparedness Guidelines for Assisted Living Open to Comment
(July 28, 2025) Our colleagues at LeadingAge National report that the Quality in Assisted Living Collaborative (QALC) announced the release of proposed Emergency Preparedness guidelines for assisted living communities on July 21st. As part of its commitment to fostering excellence and safety, QALC is inviting input from stakeholders and other interested parties during a 45-day comment period. QALC welcomes all stakeholders, including assisted living providers, regulators, policymakers, and advocacy organizations, to participate in the comment period and contribute their insights to shape the final Emergency Preparedness guidelines. Input from a broad spectrum of voices is vital to ensuring the effectiveness and relevance of the guidelines. All written comments received by the due date will be considered by QALC’s Emergency Preparedness Workgroup as the next step in the guidelines' development process. QALC is comprised of LeadingAge National, the National Center for Assisted Living, Argentum, the American Seniors Housing Association, and the National Association for Regulatory Administration. Comments can be submitted using this QALC Comment Form by Sept. 8, 2025.
This effort was aimed at helping to frame guidelines for assisted living facilities nationwide. The proposal guidelines are not regulations, nor are they proposed regulations. Members are welcome to provide comment directly or provide comment to LeadingAge NY, who can submit on their behalf.
Contact: Diane Darbyshire, ddarbyshire@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8828