California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 7 - Health Planning and Facility Construction
Chapter 12 - Postsurgical Recovery Care Demonstration Project
Article 4 - Administration
Section 97530.29 - Fire and Internal Disasters

Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 97530.29

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) A written fire and internal disaster plan incorporating evacuation procedures shall be developed with the assistance of qualified fire, safety and other appropriate experts. A copy of the plan shall be available on the premises for review by the staff and the Office.

(b) The written plan shall include at least the following:

(1) Procedures for the assignment of personnel to specific tasks and responsibilities.

(2) Procedures for the use of alarm systems and signals.

(3) Procedures for fire containment.

(4) Priorities for notification of staff including names and telephone numbers.

(5) Locations of fire-fighting equipment.

(6) An evacuation plan which shall contain procedures for evacuation and specification of evacuation routes.

(7) Procedures for moving patients from damaged areas of the facility to undamaged areas.

(8) Procedures for the emergency transfer of patients who can be moved to other health facilities, including arrangements for safe and efficient transportation.

(9) Procedures for the emergency discharge of patients who can be discharged without jeopardy.

(10) A disaster tag containing all pertinent personal and medical information to accompany each patient who is moved, transferred, discharged or evacuated.

(11) Procedures for maintaining a record of patient relocation.

(12) Procedures for handling incoming or relocated patients.

(13) Other provisions as dictated by circumstances.

(c) Fire and internal disaster drills shall be held at least quarterly, under varied conditions for each individual shift of the facility personnel. The actual evacuation of patients to safe areas during a drill is optional.

(d) The evacuation plan shall be posted throughout the facility and shall include at least the following:

(1) Evacuation routes.

(2) Location of fire alarm boxes.

(3) Location of fire extinguishers.

(4) Emergency telephone number of the local fire department.

(e) A dated, written report and evaluation of each drill and rehearsal shall be maintained and shall include signatures of all employees who participated.

1. New section filed 3-7-88 as an emergency; operative 3-7-88 (Register 88, No. 12). No Certificate of Compliance required pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 1250.9(m).
2. Editorial correction of HISTORY No. 1 (Register 90, No. 21).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1250.9, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1250.9, Health and Safety Code.

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