R432-153-20. Emergency Response and Preparedness Plan

(1) The facility shall ensure the safety and well-being of clients and make provisions for a safe environment in the event of an emergency or disaster. (2) The facility shall develop an emergency and disaster plan to delineate: (a) the names of persons in charge and persons with decision-making authority; (b) on-hand personnel, equipment, and supplies and how to acquire additional help, supplies and equipment after an emergency or disaster; (c) assignment of personnel to specific tasks during an emergency; (d) evacuation routes, location of fire alarm boxes, fire extinguishers; (e) the names and telephone numbers of emergency medical personnel, fire department, paramedics, ambulance service, police and other appropriate agencies; (f) individuals who shall be notified in an emergency in order of priority; (g) methods of transporting and evacuating clients and staff to other locations; and (h) instructions on how to contain a fire and how to use the facility alarm systems. (3) The facility shall conduct and document simulated disaster drills semi-annually. (4) The facility shall conduct and document simulated fire drills quarterly on each shift.