California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 1 - General Acute Care Hospitals
Article 7 - Administration
Section 70741 - Disaster and Mass Casualty Program
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) A written disaster and mass casualty program shall be developed and maintained in consultation with representatives of the medical staff, nursing staff, administration and fire and safety experts. The program shall be in conformity with the "State of California Emergency Plan" (2017) and the "State of California Coroners' Mutual Aid Plan" (2014) by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, hereby incorporated by reference. The program shall be approved by the medical staff and administration. A copy of the program shall be available on the premises for review by the Department.
(b) The program shall cover disasters occurring in the community and widespread disasters. It shall provide for at least the following:
(c) The program shall be brought up-to-date, at least annually, and all personnel shall be instructed in its requirements. There shall be evidence in the personnel files, e.g., orientation checklist or elsewhere, indicating that all new employees have been oriented to the program and procedures within a reasonable time after commencement of their employment.
(d) The disaster plan shall be rehearsed at least twice a year. There shall be a written report and evaluation of all drills. The actual evacuation of patients to safe areas during the drill is optional.
1. Amendment of subsection (a) and new NOTE filed 5-30-2023; operative 5-30-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1275(g) (Register 2023, No. 22).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 20, 21, 1275 and 1276, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250 and 1254, Health and Safety Code.