16 Del. Admin. Code § 3340-15.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 3340-15.0 - Disaster Preparedness

15.1 The FSED shall implement written procedures which describe staff and patient actions to manage potential medical and non-medical emergencies, including but not limited to fire, equipment failure, power outages, medical emergencies, and natural or other disasters which are likely to threaten the health, welfare, or safety of facility patients, staff, or the public.

15.2 The FSED shall maintain a disability inclusive written disaster preparedness plan for natural and other disasters specific to the facility. The plan shall be based on an assessment of the probability and type of disasters in the region and the local resources available to the facility.

15.2.1 Contact shall be made annually with the local disaster management representative to assess the need to revise the plan and to ensure that local agencies are aware of the facility, its provision of life-saving treatment, and the patient population served.

15.2.2 The plan shall include:

15.2.2.1 Procedures to minimize harm to patients and staff along with ensuring safe facility operations;

15.2.2.2 Provisions for responsibility of direction and control, communications, alerting and warning systems, evacuation, and closure.

15.2.3 The FSED shall designate in writing a person to monitor and coordinate disaster preparedness activities.

15.2.4 The FSED shall maintain documentation of the monitoring and coordination of disaster preparedness activities.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 3340-15.0

24 DE Reg. 692( 1/1/2021) (final)