14 Del. Admin. Code § 935-44.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 935-44.0 - Emergency Plan

44.1 A licensee shall have and follow a written emergency plan describing procedures for natural and man-made disasters, communicable disease outbreak, and when a child is missing or runs away. The emergency plan shall include procedures for training staff for both natural and man-made disasters in at least the following areas:

44.1.1 Disaster preparedness, including notification to the fire department with responsibility for responding to a building that it contains a locked seclusion room, if applicable;

44.1.2 Staff's specific responsibilities during a disaster;

44.1.3 Accounting for children and staff;

44.1.4 Relocation process;

44.1.5 Medication access and administration;

44.1.6 Accommodations of infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions; if applicable;

44.1.7 Continuation of services in the period following the emergency disaster;

44.1.8 Contacting appropriate emergency response agencies and the parents or referring agencies; and

44.1.9 Lock down procedures.

44.2 A licensee shall ensure evacuation drills are practiced at least monthly at varied times of the day and night and during varied activities. Drills shall be practiced using different exits throughout the year. Evacuation routes shall be posted in the common areas on each floor level. Each drill shall be documented and include the date and time of the drill; number of children and staff who participated; exits used; and total amount of time necessary to evacuate.

44.3 A licensee shall have and follow a written emergency plan describing procedures to shelter-in-place at the facility or program for up to 24 hours due to a natural or man-made disaster that includes a list of emergency supplies kept onsite including a sufficient quantity of non-perishable foods, bottled water, and equipment necessary to serve or prepare foods at the facility or program without the use of electricity.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 935-44.0

27 DE Reg. 599 (2/1/2024) (Final)