26 Tex. Admin. Code § 508.42 - General Safety
(a) Safety officer.
The governing body shall appoint a safety officer who is knowledgeable in
safety practices in health care facilities. The safety officer shall carry out
the functions of the safety program.
(b) Safety activities.
(1) Incident reports. The safety officer
shall establish an incident reporting system which includes a mechanism to
ensure that all incidents recorded are evaluated, and documentation is provided
to show follow-up and corrective actions.
(2) Safety policies and procedures. Safety
policies and procedures for each department or service shall be developed,
implemented, and enforced.
(3)
Safety training and continuing education. Safety training shall be established
as part of new employee orientation and in the continuing education of all
employees.
(c) Written
authority. The authority of the safety officer to take action, when conditions
exist that are a possible threat to life, health, or building damage, shall be
defined in writing and approved by the governing body.
(d) Safety manual. Each department or service
shall have a safety policy and procedure manual within its own area that
becomes a part of the overall facility safety manual.
(e) Emergency communication system. An
emergency communication system shall be provided in each facility. The system
shall be self-sufficient and capable of operating without reliance on the
building's service or emergency power supply. Such system shall have the
capability of communicating with the available community or state emergency
networks, including police and fire departments.
(f) Fans. All portable fans and ceiling fans
shall not be utilized in any patient treatment areas/rooms.
(g) Electrical extension cords and cables.
Electrical extension cords and cables shall not be used for permanent wiring.
Temporary electrical cords or cables shall be secured and protected to prevent
tripping.
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