2824. DISASTER PLAN

2824 DISASTER PLAN 2824.1 Each pediatric trauma care facility shall develop a disaster plan. 2824.2 Each pediatric 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 2824.3 To 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. 2824.4 Each pediatric 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 8779 (October 29, 1999).