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TOPIC: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN POLICY/PROCEDURE: SM 2.0.02 CIVIL UNREST GUIDELINES: PURPOSE: To provide continuity of patient care and employee safety in the event of civil unrest. POLICY: Guidelines for what to do in case of civil unrest will he reviewed annually with each employee. PROCEDURE: In the event of civil unrest which could hamper respiratory therapy and delivery of supplies,the following procedures will be followed: 1.0 Obtain information from radio and/or TV 2.0 Police should be called for additional information. 3.0 Supervisors and/or department directors will convene to decide if deliveries can be made EARTHQUAKE GUIDELINES: PURPOSE: To provide continuity of patient care and employee safety in the event of an earthquake. POLICY: 1.0 If you are INDOORS during an earthquake: 1.01 Stay indoors 1.02 Take cover under a desk or table and hold on 1.03 Stay clear of windows,light fixtures or any objects that could fall 2.0 If you are OUTDOORS during an earthquake: 2.01 Get into the open-away from buildings so as to avoid falling debris,glass,bricks,and power lines. 3.0 If you're in a VEHICLE during an earthquake: 3.01 Pull over and stop away from bridges,overpasses,buildings,and overhead power Iines. 3.02 Stay in the car. 4.0 After the earthquake has stopped: 4.01 Check employees for injuries;render first aid as needed. 4.02 Remain calm and assure others. 4.03 Avoid broken glass. 4.04 Check Western Drug Medical Supply building for fire,gas leaks,and exposed electrical lines.If damaged, shut off services. 4.05 Replace all telephone receivers;do not use phone except for emergencies. 4.06 Listen for emergency radio or TV bulletins. 4.07 Stay out of damaged buildings. 4.08 If damage is severe,each department will assess its own area and report findings to the Administrator or designee. 4.09 Department Directors or designees will implement disaster plan to secure patient records and medications. 4.10 Administrator or designee will activate the telephone tree and begin the review of acuity levels of patients.