Turn off electrical equipment to reduce load on “unnecessary” generator. Also turn off any equipment that may have been running when the power went out. Place an extension cord with each portable suction machine to enable one to quickly plug machine into an outlet served by the emergency generator. Remove ice from ice machines and place into freezers that are supplied by the emergency generator. Establish activities to compensate for loss of normal room lighting, television, etc. for patients, as practical. Ensure operation and availability of flashlights and batteries. Contact Operations for extension cords that will reach emergency outlets to enable beds to be raised/lowered if hand cranks are not available. Monitor stairwell alarms for patient safety. The system is not powered by emergency power. In the event of the loss of the generator serving the facility, and the commercial power source, the following would be required: Essential Services That is Needed For: Illumination (corridors, stairways, and landings) Exit and directional signs Operating Rooms, Intensive Care Units, Emergency Care Unit Patient care [lighting, and power] Task lighting and power in clinical labs Clinical vacuum Communications and fire system, and computer systems Clinical air Elevators Air handling units Loss of HVAC Notify Facilities. Should there be a failure of any equipment or portion of the HVAC system that cannot be corrected by the Engineering/Maintenance person on duty. Consider relocating the patients. Use fans, if available. Keep blinds, curtains, drapes, etc. closed in areas of building that receive direct sunlight. Open doors and windows, if possible, to take advantage of available breezes. Avoid activities that may excite patients or require physical exertion.
Turn off “unnecessary” electrical equipment to reduce load on generator. Also turn off any equipment that may have been running when the power went out. Place an extension cord with each portable suction machine to enable one to quickly plug machine into an outlet served by the emergency generator. Remove ice from ice machines and place into freezers that are supplied by the emergency generator. Establish activities to compensate for loss of normal room lighting, television, etc. for patients, as practical. Ensure operation and availability of flashlights and batteries. Contact Operations for extension cords that will reach emergency outlets to enable beds to be raised/lowered if hand cranks are not available. Monitor stairwell alarms for patient safety. The system is not powered by emergency power. In the event of the loss of the generator serving the facility, and the commercial power source, the following would be required: Essential Services That is Needed For: Illumination (corridors, stairways, and landings) Exit and directional signs Operating Rooms, Intensive Care Units, Emergency Care Unit Patient care [lighting, and power] Task lighting and power in clinical labs Clinical vacuum Communications and fire system, and computer systems Clinical air Elevators Air handling units Loss of HVAC Notify Facilities. Should there be a failure of any equipment or portion of the HVAC system that cannot be corrected by the Engineering/Maintenance person on duty. Consider relocating the patients. Use fans, if available. Keep blinds, curtains, drapes, etc. closed in areas of building that receive direct sunlight. Open doors and windows, if possible, to take advantage of available breezes. Avoid activities that may excite patients or require physical exertion.
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