(a) Each facility shall develop a written plan to be implemented when a discontinuance or disruption of service occurs.

(b) The clinical director shall be responsible for informing the Department, via telephone, telegraph or emergency radio network, immediately upon being notified of the intent of the discontinuance or disruption of services or upon the threat of a walkout of a substantial number of employees, or upon occurrence of earthquake, fire, power outage or other calamity that causes damage to the facility or threatens the safety or welfare of patients.