Emergency Preparedness

Appendix H.17 – LOSS OF WATER ISOLATED

Kern Medical Emergency Preparedness

WATER SUPPLY (Isolated Loss) In the event the water supply of Kern Medical should be interrupted or seriously reduced in an isolated area, the Incident Commander (CEO or Administrator on Call) may declare an internal emergency. The following actions shall then be instituted: All departments shall be immediately notified of the emergency and requested to follow procedures for conservation of water. A determination shall be made by the Kern Medical Facility Manager of the amount of water available in storage facilities. A determination shall be made as to the cause of the interruption to the isolated area and action shall be taken by the Maintenance Department to restore water supply to the isolated area. A determination shall be made to activate the Nutrition Services Policy for obtaining potable water via alternate sources for the isolated area. The following actions shall be taken in the order shown in accordance with the severity of the isolated water system loss, available stored water and anticipated length of water system loss.  Reductions of boiler pressure to 50 psi. (if effecting the isolated area)  Shut down of all exterior watering (lawns, etc. if effecting the isolated area)  Shut down of laundry (if effecting the isolated area)  Shut down of hydrotherapy (if effecting the isolated area)  Shut down of air conditioning water chillers (if effecting the isolated area)  Shut down of designated drinking fountains (if effecting the isolated area)  Shut down of all washers except sonic washers (if effecting the isolated area)  Discontinue use of steam kettles and dishwashing machines (if effecting the isolated area)  Discontinue use of garbage disposals (if effecting the isolated area)  Reduce use of X-ray film processors (if effecting the isolated area)  Reduce use of all toilets, washbasin, etc. (if effecting the isolated area)  Reduce patient bathing except where medically necessary (if effecting the isolated area) Discontinue elective care in isolated area-Close Outpatient Department Alert all personnel to take special precautions against fire Security to be placed on moving Fire Watch.

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