Document Citation: 42 CFR 485.727

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CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE 42 -- PUBLIC HEALTH
CHAPTER IV -- CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER G -- STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION
PART 485 -- CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: SPECIALIZ

Date:
02/28/2013

Document:
§ 485.727 Condition of participation: Disaster preparedness.

The organization has a written plan, periodically rehearsed, with procedures to be followed in the event of an internal or external disaster and for the care of casualties (patients and personnel) arising from a disaster.

(a) Standard: Disaster plan. The organization has a written plan in operation, with procedures to be followed in the event of fire, explosion, or other disaster. The plan is developed and maintained with the assistance of qualified fire, safety, and other appropriate experts, and includes:

(1) Transfer of casualties and records;

(2) The location and use of alarm systems and signals;

(3) Methods of containing fire;

(4) Notification of appropriate persons; and

(5) Evacuation routes and procedures.

(b) Standard: Staff training and drills. All employees are trained, as part of their employment orientation, in all aspects of preparedness for any disaster. The disaster program includes orientation and ongoing training and drills for all personnel in all procedures so that each employee promptly and correctly carries out his assigned role in case of a disaster.