16 Del. Admin. Code § 3345-8.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 3345-8.0 - Disaster Preparedness

8.1 Each personal assistance services agency shall prepare and maintain a comprehensive emergency management plan that is consistent with the national standards (i.e. FEMA, ASPR, TRACIE) and consistent with the local and state plans.

8.2 The plan shall:

8.2.1 Provide for continuing personal assistance services during an emergency that interrupts consumer care or services in the consumer's home; and

8.2.2 Describe how the personal assistance services agency establishes and maintains an effective response to emergencies and disasters, including:

8.2.2.1 Notification of staff when emergency response measures are initiated;

8.2.2.2 Provision for communication with and between staff members, local emergency management agencies, the state emergency management agency and consumers;

8.2.2.3 Provision for a backup system;

8.2.2.4 Identification of resources necessary to continue essential care and services; and

8.2.2.5 Prioritization of consumer care needs and services.

8.3 All agency staff must be oriented to the disaster preparedness plan(s).

8.3.1 Records of staff attendance must be maintained for six (6) years.

8.4 A copy of the disaster preparedness plan or plans shall be available to all staff.

8.5 Each personal assistance services agency shall inform consumers and consumers' representative, upon admission, of the agency's procedures during and immediately following an emergency.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 3345-8.0

23 DE Reg. 1033( 6/1/2020) (Final)