CMS SOM App. E, Tag I-173

All employees are trained, as part of their employment orientation, in all aspects of

preparedness for any disaster. The disaster program includes orientation and

ongoing training and drills for all personnel in all procedures so that each employee

promptly and correctly carries out his assigned role in case of a disaster.

Interpretive Guidelines §485.727(b)

A – General

The organization should have annual staff training and disaster drills for all salaried and

contracted employees. All personnel are to be exposed to practice drill situations to

review and practice their responsibilities as stated in the disaster plan.

Verify that disaster drills are carried out at least annually, and that all salaried and

contracted employees are included. These drills should be documented to include, the

date, and the names of those persons taking part in the drill. Annual disasters drills must

also be carried out at extension locations.

B – Major Sources of Information:

• Organization policies and procedures;

• Schedules of organization-sponsored training activities and drills, including

use of fire extinguishers;

• Staff interviews regarding knowledge and execution of role in event of a

disaster; and

• Employee in-service education sign-in sheets.