CA AB3098

Repeals exemption for continuing care facilities from emergency plan requirements, making all residential care facilities for the elderly subject to emergency and disaster planning rules.

Requires emergency plans to include contact information lists and at least 2 shelter locations (one outside immediate area) for resident evacuation.

Mandates staff training on emergency plans upon hire and annually, quarterly emergency drills for each shift covering varying scenarios, and annual plan review with documentation.

Requires facilities to make plans available upon request to residents, responsible parties, local long-term care ombudsmen, and local emergency responders; new facility applicants must submit plans with initial license applications.

Specifies that Community Care Licensing Division must confirm during annual visits that plans are on file and contain required elements; facilities encouraged to have plans reviewed by local emergency authorities.