The hospital manages utility systems.

(1)

The hospital has emergency power and lighting in the following areas, at a minimum: - Operating rooms - Recovery rooms - Intensive care - Emergency rooms - Stairwells Battery lamps and flashlights are available in all other areas not serviced by the emergency power supply source.

(2)

The hospital has a system to provide emergency gas and water supply. Note 1: The system includes making arrangements with local utility companies and others for the provision of emergency sources of water and gas. Note 2: Emergency gas includes fuels such as propane, natural gas, fuel oil, or liquefied natural gas, as well as any gases the hospital uses in the care of patients, such as oxygen, nitrogen, or nitrous oxide.

(3)

The hospital meets the emergency power system and generator requirements found in NFPA 99-2012 Health Care Facilities Code, NFPA 110-2010 Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, and NFPA 101-2012 Life Safety Code requirements. Note: The hospital implements the emergency power system inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements found in the Health Care Facilities Code, NFPA 110, and Life Safety Code.

(4)

When performing repairs or maintenance activities, the hospital has a process to manage risks associated with air-quality requirements; infection control; utility requirements; noise, odor, dust, and vibration; and other hazards that affect care, treatment, or services for patients, staff, and visitors.