Standard Operating Procedure –PHARMACY
POWER CONTINGENCY PLAN
I. OBJECTIVE
To participate actively in Power Loss Emergency Plan; To provide procedure
on handling Power Outrage
II. SCOPE
Loss of Power; Scheduled Shutdown at the Facility; Emergency Outrage due
to Storms, Equipment malfunctions, human error
III. RESPONSIBILITY
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Assistant
Owner/Manager
IV. PROCEDURE
1. Keep hallways, corridors, and exit areas clear of items that impede egress
in an emergency (i.e., chairs, tables, boxes, equipment, etc).
2. Establish an Incident Commander.
3. Record Power Outage Details including the Date, Time, Duration,
Areas/systems affected.
4. Notify energy service provider.
5. Notify local emergency services of the power outage (police, fire)
6. Notify Facilities & Maintenance and Property Manager if applicable
7. Ensure all staff members are briefed including; clinical, support and
supervisor/manager, on/off site physicians, contractors and consider
8. services (short term and long term if necessary).
9. Once full or partial service is restored and under the direction of the Site
Administrator/Incident Command, the Switchboard (or inform others) will
make the appropriate overhead announcement:
a. “Attention please: The power supply has been (fully/partially)
restored, please report any concerns/issues to your immediate
Supervisor/Manager.
10. Liase with energy services provider on return to normal site functions
11. Facilities and Maintenance will help coordinate the return of the facility to
normal operations
Standard Operating Procedure –PHARMACY
12. Site Administrator/Director will conduct a debriefing of the incident. All
comments regarding this incident follow-up should be forwarded to the
appropriate facility personnel
V. END OF DOCUMENT