How Long-Term Water Storage Supports Hospital Emergency Compliance
In a crisis, water isn't just essential—it's a regulatory requirement. For hospitals, maintaining access to potable water during disasters is not only vital for patient care, it’s also necessary to remain compliant with agencies like The Joint Commission (TJC) and OSHA. But traditional water storage methods—such as rotating plastic jugs every few months—are outdated, inefficient, and prone to error.
That’s where Safe Water comes in. Our emergency water is purified, sealed in corrosion-resistant aluminum cans, and certified with a 75-year shelf life. This dramatically reduces the burden on Emergency Managers by eliminating the constant cycle of expiration checks and restocking.
Hospitals that adopt long-term storage solutions like Safe Water are better prepared, more efficient, and audit-ready. The benefits are both operational and financial—less time managing water means more time focused on patient care and emergency readiness.
Key Compliance Benefits:
- Meets Joint Commission EM.02.02.09 and EM.02.01.01 requirements
- Supports OSHA 1910.151(b) potable water mandates
- No rotation = lower costs and fewer logistical challenges
- Stackable aluminum cans = efficient storage and long shelf stability
Additionally, Emergency Managers no longer need to document repeated water replacements. One bulk purchase of Safe Water can serve a facility for generations. With increasing pressure on hospitals to be disaster-ready, Safe Water offers a hands-off, worry-free way to ensure uninterrupted access to drinking water.
✅ Checklist: Long-Term Water Compliance with Safe Water
- [ ] Store a minimum of 1 gallon of Safe Water per person, per day (3-day minimum)
- [ ] Document Safe Water lot numbers and delivery date
- [ ] Attach shelf life certification to emergency preparedness binder
- [ ] Store in secure, temperature-controlled locations
- [ ] Include Safe Water documentation in audit review prep
- [ ] Update internal emergency plan to include Safe Water specs
