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Hospital Requirements for Addressing Unusual Occurrences or Disasters – 410 Ind. Admin. Code 15-1.2-1
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Current as of June 2015
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A hospital must have plans to address the review and reporting of unusual occurrences and disasters. Unusual occurrences or disasters include the following:
- Patient injury or deterioration following unanticipated circumstances;
- Chemical poisoning;
- Loss or theft of a controlled substance;
- Missing patient.
Hospitals must verbally report the Department of Health within 24 hours, any of the following incidents:
- Murder, suicide or kidnapping of an admitted patient;
- Reportable infection outbreaks or food poisoning;
- Disruption of the safe operation of the hospital.
A written report on the above incidents may be required by the Department.
Related Laws: 410 Ind. Admin. Code 15-1.4-2.2
Current as of June 2015
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