15 Miss. Code R. § 16-1-43.8.1

Current through June 25, 2024

Rule 15-16-1-43.8.1

The Licensed Entity shall develop and maintain a written preparedness plan utilizing the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Template developed by the MSDH Office of Emergency Planning and Response. "All Hazards" and "Whole Community" approach to emergency and disaster planning. The plan must include procedures to be followed in the event of any pandemic, act of terrorism, or man-made or natural disaster as appropriate for the specific geographical location. The final draft of the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), will be reviewed by the Office of Emergency Planning and Response, Mississippi State Department of Health, or their designates, 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 evacuate or to sustain in place. Additional plan criteria or a specified EOP format may be required as deemed necessary by the Office of Emergency Planning and Response. The nine (9) critical areas of consideration are:

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

2. Resources and Assets;

3. Safety and Security;

4. Staffing;

5. Infrastructure (Water, sewer, electricity, data systems, etc.);

6. Clinical Activities;

7. Exercises - Exercises shall be conducted a minimum of (2) times per year;

8. Smoke Detectors/Extinguishers (refer to NFPA 10 and NFPA 72); and

9. Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) to include surge and alternate care sites.

15 Miss. Code. R. § 16-1-43.8.1

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-77-11

Amended 9/17/2020

Amended 2/13/2023