(a) Policy. There shall be policies and procedures for the management and delivery of health care in the event of a man-made or natural disaster.
(b) Disaster Plan.
(1) The Health Authority and the Department of Correction shall be responsible for designing written policies and procedures to provide timely and orderly emergency services in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. This disaster plan shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(i) use of an alert system;
(ii) use of emergency equipment and supplies;
(iii) re-assignment of health care and correctional personnel Department-wide to best meet each facility's needs;
(iv) a training program and schedule;
(v) security, storage, and maintenance of medical supplies and health records;
(vi) delivery of medical and dental supplies;
(vii) use of ambulance services; and
(viii) periodic recorded practice drills and staff training.
(2) The disaster plan must be approved by the Health Authority and the Department of Correction and reviewed and updated annually. Certification of annual review must be sent to the Board of Correction.