Common use of Facility Closure Clause in Contracts

Facility Closure. Affected Hospital or HCO Notify the HEMS Radio Center and provide the following information: • Nature of the emergency incident, incident classification (i.e., facility closure) NOTE THAT THE PRESENCE OF LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS MAY PUT THE INCIDENT INTO THE “FACILITY EVACUATION EMERGENCY” CATEGORY. • Number and type (general care, ICU/special care) of patients that require evacuation and a general assessment of their transport requirements • Names and phone numbers of medical and administrative officers directing the evacuation Secure information from HEMS regarding available hospital and ambulance resources. Make arrangements with participating hospitals or HCOs to accept patients being evacuated. If necessary, secure assistance in performing this function from HEMS. Notify HEMS and the local fire department when the facility is completely evacuated. HEMS Radio Center Upon receipt of facility closure notification from the affected hospital or HCO, the HEMS Radio Center will do the following:

Facility Closure. Affected Hospital or HCO HCO: Notify the HEMS Radio Center and provide the following information: • Nature of the emergency incident, incident classification (i.e., facility closure) NOTE THAT THE PRESENCE OF LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS MAY PUT THE INCIDENT INTO THE “FACILITY EVACUATION EMERGENCY” CATEGORY. • Number and type (general care, ICU/special care) of patients that require evacuation and a general assessment of their transport requirements • Names and phone numbers of medical and administrative officers directing the evacuation Secure information from HEMS regarding available hospital and ambulance resources. Make arrangements with participating hospitals or HCOs to accept patients being evacuated. If necessary, secure assistance in performing this function from HEMS. Notify HEMS and the local fire department when the facility is completely evacuated. HEMS Radio Center Center: Upon receipt of facility closure notification from the affected hospital or HCO, the HEMS Radio Center will do the following: