Master the rule change! ~ Formulation of business continuity plan (BCP) ~

In the FY3 revision of fees for disability welfare services, etc., all disability welfare service establishments and nursing care establishments are required to formulate a business continuity plan (BCP).

Against this backdrop, amid the spread of the coronavirus and the occurrence of large-scale disasters, the aim is to strengthen the ability of each business site to respond to infectious diseases and disasters.

This rule change

From April 5, 2024, it will be compulsory for all disability welfare service establishments and nursing care establishments.

[Initiatives]

1. [Strengthening infectious disease countermeasures] (Target: All services)
From the perspective of requesting all disability welfare service providers to take thorough measures to prevent the outbreak and spread of infectious diseases,Holding committee meetings, preparing guidelines, conducting training, and conducting training (simulation)Mandatory.

2. [Strengthening efforts towards business continuity] (Target: All services)
From the perspective of building a system that can continue to provide necessary welfare services for persons with disabilities even in the event of an infectious disease or disaster, this is aimed at all providers of welfare services for persons with disabilities.Requires the formulation of plans for business continuity, implementation of training, training (simulation), etc.

3. [Strengthening disaster response in cooperation with local communities] (Target: facility-based, day-care center-based, residential-based services)　　
Considering that cooperation with the local community is essential in responding to disasters, disability welfare services and other projects that require emergency disaster countermeasures (planning, securing a collaborative system with related organizations, conducting evacuation drills, etc.) (facility type, day care type, residential type),When conducting training, efforts must be made to cooperate with local residents to gain their participation..

Reference: Regarding revision of remuneration for disability welfare services, etc. in FY2021
ttps://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000202214_00007.html

Expert opinion

BCPs, which have traditionally been formulated by general companies, are now mandatory for all disability welfare service establishments and nursing care establishments. From April 2024, all welfare and nursing care providers will be required to formulate a BCP and prepare for emergencies such as infectious diseases and disasters.

The following four main initiatives are important when formulating a BCP.

1. Decide who will be in charge of each
2. Organize contact information for staff, users, administration, etc. and prepare for immediate contact.
3. Identify necessary supplies and organize stockpiles, etc.
4. 1 to 3 above will be shared among staff, and regularly reviewed and trained.

As mentioned above, instead of just formulating a plan, it is necessary to formulate a "functional" BCP, including giving lectures to on-site staff.

In particular, welfare and nursing care businesses are required to continue operating in times of emergency. In order to restore and continue business operations under unusual circumstances, it is extremely important to prioritize operations and ensure that all staff within the business understand the situation in advance.　

However, since BCP involves a huge amount of content and documents to be prepared, it is currently difficult for welfare and nursing care providers who provide long-term care to users to handle it.

Points to master rule changes

First of all, be sure to secure a date for the survey to create the plan.
BCP not only confirms the quantity of food and stockpiles stored at the business site and purchases shortages, but also organizes emergency contact information for all staff, checks local city plans (hazard maps, etc.), and conducts business operations. It is necessary to concretely imagine the kind of damage that can be expected in the event of a disaster, and to devise countermeasures.

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