Nursing homes/healthcare facilities are required to establish procedures to ensure water availability in essential areas in the event of a loss of normal water supply. This includes having a written procedure which defines the source of water, provisions for storing the water, a method for distributing the water, and a method for estimating the volume of water required. During the entrance conference, the administrator must be asked about the facility's procedure to ensure water availability. This new requirement will help to ensure that nursing homes/healthcare facilities are prepared for any loss of normal water supply and have the necessary procedures in place to ensure water availability in essential areas.

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