16 Del. Admin. Code § 3230-6.0

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

Section 3230-6.0 - Emergency Preparedness

6.1 Rest Residential Homes shall comply with the rules and regulations adopted and enforced by the State Fire Prevention Commission or the municipality with jurisdiction. Evidence of written notification of compliance with the Rules and Regulations of the State Fire Prevention Commission shall be provided to the Division to obtain an initial license. Written notification to the Division by the State Fire Marshal of noncompliance with these Rules and Regulations shall be grounds for revocation of license.

6.2 Regular fire drills shall be held at least quarterly on each shift. Written records shall be kept of attendance at such drills.

6.3 Each facility shall develop and maintain all-hazard emergency plans for evacuation and sheltering in place. The emergency plan shall conform to the template provided by the Division. The all-hazard emergency plan must include plans to address staffing shortages and facility demands.

6.4 The staff on all shifts shall be trained on emergency and evacuation plans. Evacuation routes shall be posted in a conspicuous place at each nursing station.

6.5 Each facility shall submit its all hazards emergency plan with their annual license renewal unless a different time is directed by the Division.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 3230-6.0

24 DE Reg. 584( 12/1/2020) (Final)