Revision 26-2; Effective Sept. 1, 2026

Medical Emergencies

Grantees must be adequately prepared to handle clinical emergency situations. Each site must:

• have a written plan for the management of on-site medical emergencies and emergencies that require ambulance services.
• have staff trained in basic CPR and emergency medical action, who must be present during all hours of clinic operations.
• maintain emergency resuscitative drugs, supplies, and equipment appropriate to the services provided at that site and appropriately trained staff when clients are present.
• maintain documents in personnel files that confirm staff are trained in the medical emergencies plans or protocols.

Dental Emergencies

The dental office or clinic must have a written emergency plan that includes criteria to manage emergencies. The plan must be reviewed annually and as needed. Requirements for emergencies are at the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners website and in the Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 5, Chapter 108, Rule 108.7, Minimum Standard of Care, General.

3710 Emergency Preparedness

Revision 26-2; Effective Sept. 1, 2026

Grantees must have a written safety plan that includes an emergency evacuation plan and a disaster response plan.

Disaster Response Plan

Grantees must have a written disaster response plan that addresses how staff must respond to emergency situations such as:

• fires
• flooding
• power outage
• bomb threats

The disaster plan must identify the procedures and processes that will be initiated during a disaster. The staff position(s) responsible for each activity must also be identified. A disaster response plan must be in writing, formally communicated to staff and be available to employees in the workplace for review. An employer with 10 or fewer employees may communicate the plan verbally.

Review the  Occupational Safety and Health Administration website for more resources on facilities and equipment.
 

3720 Emergency Preparedness

Revision 25-3; Effective Nov. 14, 2025

Grantees must have a written safety plan that includes maintenance of fire safety equipment, an emergency evacuation plan, and a disaster response plan.

Disaster Response Plan

Grantees must have a written disaster response plan that addresses how staff must respond to emergency situations such as:

• fires;
• flooding;
• power outage; and
• bomb threats.

The disaster plan must identify the procedures and processes that will be initiated during a disaster and the staff position(s) responsible for each activity. A disaster response plan must be in writing, formally communicated to staff and kept in the workplace available to employees for review. An employer with 10 or fewer employees may communicate the plan to them verbally. 

Review the  Occupational Safety and Health Administration website for more resources on facilities and equipment.