15 Miss. Code R. § 16-1-3.25.1

Current through June 25, 2024

Rule 15-16-1-3.25.1 - Emergency Operations Plan

The Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility shall develop and maintain a written preparedness plan utilizing the "All Hazards" approach to emergency and disaster planning. The plan must include procedures to be flowed in the event of any act of terrorism or man-made or natural disaster as appropriate for the specific geological location. The final draft of the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) will be reviewed by the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (EOPR), Mississippi State Department of Health, or their designees, for conformance with the "All Hazards" Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. Particular attention shall be given to critical areas of concern which may arise during any "All Hazards" emergency whether required to evaluate or to sustain in place. Additional plan criteria or a specific EOP format may be required as deemed necessary by the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response. The six critical areas of consideration are:

1. Communications. Facility status report shall be submitted in a format and a frequency as required by the Office of EOPR;

2. Resources and Assets;

3. Safety and Security;

4. Staffing;

5. Utilities;

6. Clinical Activities.

15 Miss. Code. R. § 16-1-3.25.1

Mississippi Code Annotated § 43-13-117

Amended 5/19/2019