Section 22-B2724. DISASTER PLAN

 

2724.1Each adult trauma care facility shall develop a disaster plan.

 

2724.2Each adult trauma care facility shall have a plan that differentiates between multiple casualty situations, in which five to forty (5 to 40) victims are involved, and disasters leading to mass casualties. A treatment plan shall be in place to deal with multiple casualties as opposed to a widespread disaster where all hospitals in the area may be involved.

 

2724.3To develop a successful facility disaster plan, a facility shall:

 

(a)Document the potential disasters for the region;

 

(b)Develop a flexible protocol for response to each of these disasters by an organized, logical, and realistic plan in accordance with existing local EMS systems;

 

(c)Establish communication and cooperation with regional disaster agencies;

 

(d)Practice, evaluate, and update the disaster response plan on a regular basis; and

 

(e)Educate the public about proper responses to disasters.

 

2724.4Each adult trauma care facility shall participate in a local and regional disaster plan by ensuring that its activities and resources for responding to the trauma needs of the community are incorporated into the plan.

 

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 8741 (October 29, 1999).