16 Del. Admin. Code § 3351-10.0

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

Section 3351-10.0 - Disaster Preparedness

10.1 Each home health agency shall prepare and maintain a comprehensive emergency management plan that is consistent with the national standards (i.e., FEMA, ASPR, TRACIE) and consistent with the local and state plans.

10.2 The plan shall:

10.2.1 Provide for continuing home health services during an emergency that interrupts patient care or services in the patient's home; and

10.2.2 Describe how the home health agency establishes and maintains an effective response to emergencies and disasters, including:

10.2.2.1 Notification of staff when emergency response measures are initiated;

10.2.2.2 Provision for communication with and between staff members, local emergency management agencies, the state emergency management agency and patients;

10.2.2.3 Provision for a backup system;

10.2.2.4 Identification of resources necessary to continue essential care and services; and

10.2.2.5 Prioritization of patient care needs and services.

10.3 All agency staff must be oriented to the disaster preparedness plan. Records of staff attendance must be maintained.

10.4 A copy of the disaster preparedness plan shall be available to all staff.

10.5 Each home health agency shall inform patients and patients' representative, upon admission, of the agency's procedures during and immediately following an emergency.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 3351-10.0

12 DE Reg. 1209 (03/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 521( 11/1/2021) (Final)