Kern Medical New Hire Guide 2024

Emergency Procedures Utility Systems

• Emergency procedures for utility system failures are located on the Kern Advance Intranet. o Utility systems include the communications (phone) system, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, etc. o Report utility system failures to Engineering @ ext. 27600 . • Medical gas shut off valve locations can be found in the Utilities Management Plan. o Know where gas shut-off valves are in your department. o Know who has the authority to shut them off (Respiratory Department). o Know what the dangers from leaking gases are. You can reference the Utilities Management Plan Policy EOC-IM-108 for more in depth information.

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