Sec. 702.7. Emergency and disaster preparedness

Medical facilities shall have an acceptable written plan, rehearsed and updated at least twice a year, with procedures to be followed for the proper care of patients and employees, including the reception and treatment of mass casualty victims, in the event of an internal or external emergency or disaster arising from the interruption of normal services resulting from earthquake, tornado, flood, bomb threat, strike, interruption of utility services and similar occurrences. All employees are to be trained in all aspects of preparedness for any interruption of services and for any disaster.