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Locations and number of oxygen tanks and remaining amount of oxygen in them
If the central piping system becomes inoperative, oxygen tanks will serve as a lifeline for children who need oxygen supply. You should check where the oxygen tanks are, how many oxygen tanks are in the ward, and how much oxygen is left in the tanks. There were reports that oxygen tanks were scattered around when the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake hit the region. You should make sure that oxygen tanks are stored in such a way so they do not fall down.
Central piping system: Confirmation of the main valves for oxygen, compressed air and gas
Flammable gases may cause a fire. To prevent secondary disasters, you must always be informed of where the main valves are and how to turn them off.
Emergency electric power sources/batteries
It takes about up to 40 seconds to obtain the necessary voltage after a private electric generator starts operating in a general ward when a power outage is caused by a disaster.
The private electric generator will not last forever, however. The Safety Standard for Hospital Electrical Equipment stipulates that private electric generators in hospitals are required to be able to continuously supply electricity for 10 hours or longer. The maximum hours for continuous supply differ according to the capacity of the emergency electric power source at each facility. With proper understanding of the capacity of your facility, you should set priorities for using the limited electricity. You should pay attention on a daily basis not to use the emergency electric power source unless it is necessary. Such daily effort will help reduce electricity consumption in emergencies. |
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What should be confirmed during non-emergency situations?
