Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Health Care Facilities English

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This planning guide describes how hospitals and healthcare facilities can plan for emergencies when their water supply is interrupted. It explains the importance of having a team, knowing how much water is used, finding backup water sources, and practicing the emergency plan. It lists ways to save water during an outage and different options for getting safe drinking or non-drinking water. The guide also gives steps to keep patients safe, protect equipment, and return to normal after an emergency. Regular practice helps make sure everyone knows what to do if there is no running water.

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Focus Area: Infrastructure Failure

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Health Facilities; Hospitals; Public Health Practice; Risk Management; Water Supply; Infection Control; Water Purification

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); American Water Works Association; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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