Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 111 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
Chapter 111-8 - HEALTHCARE FACILITY REGULATION
Subject 111-8-16 - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLANS
Rule 111-8-16-.03 - Disaster Preparedness Plan

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 111-8-16-.03

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) Unless specifically exempted in Rule 111-8-16-.02 every facility shall have a Disaster Preparedness Plan which meets the requirements of Rule 111-8-16-.04. Disaster Preparedness Plan rehearsals shall be regularly conducted with a minimum of two rehearsals in each calendar year.

(2) The governing body shall be responsible for the development of the plan. The governing body shall designate those individual(s) within the facility who have primary responsibility for rehearsal and implementation of the plan.

(3) The facility shall designate staff to participate in the healthcare coalition for their region, as designated by the Department of Public Health (DPH). Participation in the coalition shall include:

(a) Initiation and maintenance of an account with the web-based emergency operations center managed by DPH or its contractor, agent or designee;

(b) Evidence of participation, at least annually, in communication drills with the coalition and/or attendance at coalition meetings; and

(c) Evidence of contact, at least annually, with the local emergency management agency coordinator for the area in which the facility is located.

(4) The facility shall review the plan at least annually and make appropriate updates. The Department shall require a revised plan under the following circumstances:

(a) A 10% or greater increase in the number of patients or residents at the facility;

(b) A change in evacuation strategy that requires different contractual arrangements for the facility;

(c) Additions or major renovations to the physical plant of the building; or

(d) Technological advancements which provide new warning and communications systems or sources.

O.C.G.A. § 31-7-3(c).

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