Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 80023

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 24, June 14, 2024
Section 80023 - Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
(a) Each licensee shall have and maintain on file a current, written disaster and mass casualty plan of action.
(b) The plan shall be subject to review by the licensing agency and shall include:
(1) Designation of administrative authority and staff assignments.
(2) Contingency plans for action during fires, floods, and earthquakes, including but not limited to the following:
(A) Means of exiting.
(B) Transportation arrangements.
(C) Relocation sites which are equipped to provide safe temporary accommodation for clients.
(D) Arrangements for supervision of clients during evacuation or relocation, and for contact after relocation to ensure that relocation has been completed as planned.
(E) Means of contacting local agencies, including but not limited to the fire department, law enforcement agencies, and civil defense and other disaster authorities.
(c) The licensee shall instruct all clients, age and abilities permitting, all staff, and/or members of the household in their duties and responsibilities under the plan.
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.
(1) Completion of such drills shall not require travel away from the facility grounds or contact with local disaster agencies.
(2) The drills shall be documented and the documentation maintained in the facility for at least one year.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 80023

Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1501, 1520, 1528 and 1531, Health and Safety Code.