LAC 48:I.7849. Health and Safety Requirements

A. Environmental Requirements. The clinic, including its grounds, buildings, furniture, appliances, and equipment, shall be structurally sound, in good repair, clean, and free from health and safety hazards. 1. The environment of the clinic shall ensure patient dignity and confidentiality. 2. The clinic shall prohibit weapons of any kind in the clinic or on the clinic premises. B. Evacuation Procedures and First Aid. The clinic shall respond effectively during a fire or other emergency. Each clinic shall: 1. have an emergency evacuation procedure including provisions for the handicapped; 2. conduct fire drills at least quarterly and correct identified problems promptly; 3. be able to evacuate the building safely and in a timely manner; 4. post exit diagrams conspicuously throughout the clinic; and 5. post emergency telephone numbers by all telephones. C. The clinic shall take all necessary precautions to protect its staff, patients and visitors from accidents of any nature. D. The clinic shall have a written, facility-specific, disaster plan and its staff shall be knowledgeable about the plan and the location of the plan. E. Emergency Care. 1. At least one employee on-site at each clinic shall be certified in basic cardiac life support (BCLS) and be trained in dealing with accidents and medical emergencies until emergency medical personnel and equipment arrive at the clinic. 2. A licensed pain management clinic shall have first aid supplies which are easily accessible to the clinic staff. 3. The following equipment and supplies shall be maintained and immediately available to provide emergency medical care for problems which may arise: a. emergency medications, as designated by the medical director; and b. any emergency medical supplies deemed necessary by the medical director and/or the governing body.