Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 28. HEALTH AND SAFETY |
PART IV. Health Facilities |
Subpart F. Ambulatory Surgical Facilities |
Chapter 569. Fire and Safety Services |
Section 569.21. Fire drills
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(a) Fire, internal disaster and evacuation drills shall be held at least quarterly for ASF personnel and under varied conditions.
(b) The CEO shall:
(1) Ensure that all personnel are trained to perform assigned duties.
(2) Ensure that all personnel are familiar with the use and operation of the firefighting equipment in the ASF.
(3) Enable the chief executive officer to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan.
(c) A written report and evaluation of drills conducted since the last survey shall be kept on file.
(d) The actual evacuation of patients to safe areas during a drill is optional.
The provisions of this § 569.21 amended October 22, 1999, effective November 22, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 5583. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (256595).