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UAMS MEDICAL CENTER POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Number: HR.2.02
Policy Title: Inclement Weather
Source: Administration
Approved By: Executive Administrative Committee
Date Approved: November 27, 1995
Review/Revised Date: 1/01, 2/02, 11/02, 12/03, 1/05, 8/06, 10/11, 11/13, 2/14, 10/15
Replaces Policy:
PURPOSE
Inclement weather preparedness for the UAMS Medical Center encompasses inpatient
and ambulatory/outpatient areas and all employees and providers working in the
Integrated Clinical Enterprise (ICE).
DEFINITIONS
I. UAMS Medical Center
Shall include all employees and providers who deliver or provide direct patient care
as well as the supporting services for patient care operations. Supporting services is
broadly defined and would encompass areas such as the integrated revenue cycle,
financial management office, professional staff office, medical center human
resources, etc. In essence, any person who supports any aspect of patient care
delivery both directly and indirectly is considered essential to operations. Service
Lines are included in this term.
II. Department
Shall include all inpatient and ambulatory/outpatient areas, services and programs.
III. Director
Shall be broadly defined to include any position with leadership or supervisory
responsibilities. The role of the Director would include core services, inpatient
ambulatory and support areas that are part of the UAMS Medical Center.
POLICY
Patient care is the primary mission of the UAMS Medical Center, regardless of weather
conditions. By virtue of our commitment to patient care, Departments are essential and
will remain open. In UAMS Medical Center Departments where workload is