Fast answer
What does CDPH AFL 19-30.1 say facilities should track during PSPS events?
CDPH AFL 19-30.1 treats PSPS power outages as unusual occurrences for covered facility types and asks for event details such as outage, generator or fuel status, and patient impact. Exposure Watch does not submit the report; it helps keep the external exposure trail reviewable.
Reporting work starts with knowing what happened. If the team has to rebuild the source timeline later, every next step gets slower.
Why PSPS reporting records get messy
PSPS risk can change by utility area, weather condition, and restoration timing. Multi-facility teams may have one building exposed while another is only watching.
A saved source trail helps separate the external event record from internal operational notes, which keeps the review cleaner.
PSPS reporting evidence worksheet
Use this short worksheet to capture what the team needs before the formal review, not as a substitute for the official program.
| Element | How to use it |
|---|---|
| External timeline | Save when PSPS or outage exposure was first seen and last checked. |
| Internal details | Keep generator, fuel, resident-impact, and communication notes in the facility process. |
| Review handoff | Name who decides whether a facility process or notice is required. |
Download worksheet This static worksheet is a practical review aid, not a certification or official filing tool.
How Exposure Watch helps
Exposure Watch keeps source-cited PSPS and outage-adjacent exposure rows for monitored facilities. It supports internal review and documentation without filing regulatory reports or collecting PHI.
The evidence trail to keep on every page
| Facility | Hazard | Source | Status / distance | First seen | Last checked | Export |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facility A | Wildfire smoke | Authoritative, source-cited alert | Nearby / active | timestamp | timestamp | Export |
| Facility B | Power shutoff | Authoritative, source-cited notice | Possible impact | timestamp | timestamp | Export |
| Facility C | Flood | Authoritative, source-cited alert | Watch area | timestamp | timestamp | Export |
Built automatically from the same live checks - no extra binder work.
What Exposure Watch does not do
Exposure Watch does not replace your emergency-preparedness program, make compliance guarantees, file regulatory reports, run incident command, or tell staff what to do in the moment. It helps your team keep the facility-level external-hazard picture and evidence trail current.
FAQ
Does Exposure Watch submit CDPH AFL 19-30.1 reports?
No. It does not submit reports or determine reportability. It preserves external exposure history that your team can review while handling any required facility process.
What should PSPS evidence keep separate from operations notes?
Keep the external source timeline separate from internal staffing, generator, resident-impact, and communication notes. Exposure Watch is for the external source timeline.
Does Exposure Watch collect PHI?
No. Exposure Watch is facility-level external-hazard monitoring. Do not enter resident names, patient records, medical details, or clinical data.
Does Exposure Watch tell staff what to do during an incident?
No. It surfaces facility exposure and preserves the record. Your team keeps responsibility for operations, clinical judgment, reporting, and emergency-preparedness decisions.