Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section R9-10-232 - Disaster ManagementAn administrator shall ensure that:
1. A disaster plan is developed and documented that includes: a. Procedures for protecting the health and safety of patients and other individuals;b. Assigned personnel responsibilities; andc. Instructions for the evacuation, transport, or transfer of patients, maintenance of medical records, and arrangements to provide any other hospital services to meet the patients' needs;2. A plan exists for back-up power and water supply;3. A fire drill is performed on each shift at least once every three months;4. A disaster drill is performed on each shift at least once every 12 months;5. Documentation of a fire drill required in subsection (3) and a disaster drill required in subsection (4) includes: a. The date and time of the drill;b. A critique of the drill; andc. Recommendations for improvement, if applicable; and6. Documentation of a fire drill or a disaster drill is maintained by the hospital for at least 12 months after the date of the drill.Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-10-232
Former Section R9-10-232 renumbered as R9-10-321 as an emergency effective February 22, 1979, new Section R9-10-232 adopted effective February 23, 1979 (Supp. 79-1). Section amended by final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 2785, effective October 1, 2002 (Supp. 02-2). Section R9-10-232 renumbered to R9-10-234; new Section R9-10-232 renumbered from R9-10-231 and amended by exempt rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 2015, effective October 1, 2013 (Supp. 13-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1409, effective 7/1/2014.