A staff member from the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) explained the agencys post-disaster placard system for health care facilities.

The speaker said these signs are posted after HCAI inspects buildings following major disasters to indicate whether they are safe for occupancy. According to the speaker, "After a disaster hits a healthcare facility, HCAI staff go to inspect the building to determine whether it is safe for occupancy and use." The speaker added that when a building is severely damaged, "you will see a bright red paper posted at the door. This means the building is unsafe for use and cannot be populated."

The staff member also described the other placards. "If you see a bright yellow paper, that means HCAI inspected the building and deems it permissible for limited occupancy. And if you see a bright green paper, that means HCAI staff inspected the building and it is safe to go in." The speaker said the green placard should reassure the public: "So the next time you see a bright green paper posted on a health care facility after a major disaster, rest assured that it is safe for your use."

No formal actions, votes or regulatory citations were provided in the remarks. The speakers comments were informational and described the function of HCAIs placard system rather than announcing a new policy or regulation.