Health and safety program

1. A program shall maintain health and safety policies and procedures. 2. A program shall implement a written emergency plan that addresses provisions for dealing with bomb threats, fires, medical emergencies, natural disasters, and power failures. 3. A program shall make readily available first-aid facilities, equipment, and supplies. A program shall have: a. At least one staff member certified in basic first aid and in basic cardiac life support. At least one employee certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation must be present at the program during all hours of program operations. The number of other certified individuals present must be based on the needs of the clients and the type of services provided; and b. A program must implement a written plan to assist a client in receiving additional care beyond first aid when it is needed. An outline of the plan must be posted where first-aid supplies are kept and at other appropriate places in the physical plant. 4. Designated staff members shall be responsible for the safety of clients and personnel under their supervision in the event of emergency or emergency drill. 5. A program shall implement a written plan for reporting all incidents, including serious illnesses, injuries, and alleged cases of abuse or neglect. 6. A program shall implement a written policy that addresses the use of smoking products. The policy must address the needs of the clients, personnel, visitors, and it must comply with local, state, and federal laws. 7. A program shall implement a written policy that is in conformance with applicable legal requirements to govern the safe administration, handling, storage, and disposal of medications. A program must document appropriate training of its employees according to state laws.