Haw. Code R. § 17-895.1-71

Current through September, 2024

Section 17-895.1-71 - Disaster plan for emergencies

(a) Each child care facility shall have a written disaster plan to cover emergencies such as fire, flood, or natural disaster or other emergencies, and the plan shall include written procedures for:

(1) Evacuation;

(2) Relocation of the child care facility if the facility becomes uninhabitable, or if the facility is ordered to evacuate;

(3) Sheltering in place at the child care facility;

(4) Lock-down of the child care facility;

(5) Communication and reunification with families during and after an emergency;

(6) Continuity of operations during and after an emergency;

(7) Accommodation of toddlers during an emergency;

(8) Providing for the needs of children with disabilities and children with special needs during an emergency; and

(9) Providing for the needs of children with chronic medical conditions during an emergency.

(b) The plan relating to fire emergencies shall be approved by the fire inspector, and the facility's health consultant shall review the plan as related to subsections (a)(8) and (9).

(c) The facility shall complete practice drills for the various emergency situations at regular intervals, or whenever a new procedure has been added.

(d) Each child care facility shall provide emergency preparedness training to staff members.

(e) The facility shall make the plan available for review by or provide a copy of the plan to each family whose child is enrolled at the child care facility.

(f) The diagram of emergency exits shall be posted in a prominent place in the facility.

(g) An underwriters laboratory listed fire warning device or system shall be installed in each facility. Written evidence that the device or system has been inspected and approved by a fire inspector shall be current and on file at the facility.

(h) There shall be an unexpired ABC multi-purpose type fire extinguisher in every room where infants and toddlers are cared for.

(i) The provider shall notify the department within one working day when an emergency resulted in the evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, or lockdown of the facility.

Haw. Code R. § 17-895.1-71

[Eff 11/3/2023] (Auth: HRS §346-162) (Imp: HRS §346-162; §§2002, 2005)