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The hospital has a plan for providing patient care and clinical support during an emergency o...
TJC NPG.03.02.04
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TJC NPG.03.02.04
TJC NPG.03.02.04
The hospital has a plan for providing patient care and clinical support during an emergency or disaster incident. Note: The hospital considers its prioritized hazards identified as part of its hazard vulnerability analysis when developing a plan for patient care and clinical support.
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The hospital’s plan for providing patient care and clinical support includes written procedures for managing individuals that may present during a disaster or emergency that are not in need of medical care (such as visitors).
(2)
The hospital coordinates with the local medical examiner’s office, local mortuary services, and other local, regional, or state services when there is a surge of unidentified or deceased patients.
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