Disaster Privileges Policy

The UCSF Medical Center Disaster Policy drives our operational plans and tactics to respond to this crisis.

Also see the following excerpt from the UCSF Medical Staff Bylaws:

3.11.2.4 Disaster Privileges:

Disaster privileges may be granted when the Medical Center’s emergency management plan has been activated and the organization is unable to handle the immediate patient needs. A medical disaster occurs when the destructive effects of natural or manmade forces overwhelm the ability of the Medical Center to meet the demand for health care services. Disaster privileges are granted pursuant to the Disaster Privileges Policy (Medical Center Administrative Manual: Policy 1.02.13). The Section Chief of Logistics has the authority to grant privileges once the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) is activated.

3.11.2.5 Emergency Privileges:

In the event of an emergency, and whether or not the emergency management plan has been activated, any member of the Medical Staff or any credentialed AHP shall be permitted to do everything reasonably possible, within the scope of their licensure, to save the life of a patient or to save a patient from serious harm. The member or AHP shall promptly yield such care to a qualified member when one becomes available.