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 97530.35 - Unusual Occurrences

Occurrences such as epidemic outbreaks, poisonings, fires, major accidents or death from unnatural causes, or other catastrophes and unusual occurrences which threaten the welfare, safety or health of patients, personnel or visitors, shall be reported by the facility within 24 hours either by telephone (and confirmed in writing) or by telegraph to the local health officer and the Office. An incident report shall be retained on file by the facility for one year. The facility shall furnish such other pertinent information related to such occurrences as the local health officer or the Office may require. Every fire or explosion which occurs in or on the premises shall be reported within 24 hours to the local fire authority or, in areas not having an organized fire service, to the State Fire Marshal.

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.