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A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is a plan developed in advance to ensure that a company or organization’s identified critical operations will not be interrupted in the event of a disaster, or that if they are interrupted, they can be resumed quickly. Nursing care facilities are required by the government to have a BCP in […]

Interview with Dr. Masamune Kuno
Director, Nippon Medical School Tama Nagayama Hospital, Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

A study session was held. A report on activities following the Oku-Noto torrential rain disaster was presented, followed by a group discussion on learning methods for disaster relief.

Once again this year, HuMA members participated in a training exercise aimed at improving the ability to respond promptly and accurately to emergency rescue operations in the event of a large-scale disaster.

Today marks the end of HuMA’s support activities. While we enjoyed mild days where short-sleeves were sufficient just a few days ago, the weather has turned colder, and we’ve found myself unable to part with my windbreaker. We can truly feel winter approaching. Incidentally, our uniforms were very popular, with many people complimenting us on […]

Due to a staff meeting this morning, residents were unable to take baths. For residents with cold hands, we performed hand massages while they soaked their hands in warm water. We were delighted to hear various positive responses such as “It feels so good!”, “I’m warming up!”, and “Thank you!”. Some residents even fell asleep […]

Even under the clear blue sky after yesterday’s rain, the HuMA team is continuing our support activities at the elderly care facility today. For our afternoon recreation, we held a red-versus-white volleyball tournament using large balloons. With nostalgic Showa-era pop music playing in the background, participants moved muscles they don’t usually use, engaging in a […]

Today, our morning bathing assistance began more leisurely than usual, setting a peaceful tone for the day. We were particularly moved by our interactions with two female residents, aged 105 and 102. They walked steadily with their walkers and enjoyed their juice without any thickener, expressing their gratitude with a smile. We were captivated by […]

10/24A new nurse has joined the HuMA team at the elderly care facility in Suzu City. She was one of the many who helped at the Horyu Elementary and Junior High School shelter during the recent earthquake, working side by side with the facility staff to assemble cardboard beds and distribute bedding. Overjoyed to see […]

Today, HuMA nurse was once again busy at the elderly care facility. As she was wiping the hands of a resident and sitting beside them, she encountered a resident who was particularly good at conversation. The resident spoke in a strong local dialect, which made it difficult for the nurse to fully understand. However, a […]