Section 330.1255. Disaster plan and emergency procedures.

(1) A hospital shall have written procedures to  be  followed in case of fire, explosion, or other emergency,  including  all  of  the following:

(a)   ) Persons to be notified.

(b)   Location of alarm signals and fire extinguishers.

(c)   Evacuation routes.

(d)  Procedures for evacuation of helpless patients.

(e)   Assignment of specific tasks and responsibilities  to  personnel  on each shift.

(2)   Frequency of, and procedures for, fire drills and simulated disaster drills shall be included in the written policy of a hospital.

(3)   A hospital shall conduct a simulated drill to test the effectiveness of the disaster plan not less than 4 times a year.

(4)   The disaster  plan   and  frequency  of   simulated  drills  shall   be prominently posted and made available to all employees.

(5)   A hospital shall have written procedures by which    patients   can   be speedily removed from restraint or seclusion in the case of emergency.

(6)   A hospital shall assure that personnel are trained to perform  tasks assigned to them in emergency plans.

History: 1979 AC; 1986 AACS.