La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-6929

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section I-6929 - Safety

A. Children shall not have access to any sharp or dangerous instrument such a razors, knives, scissors, tools, and other instruments except as they may be used for a specific purpose. When not in use they shall be kept under lock in an area inaccessible to children.

B. Drugs and medication shall be kept under double lock and key.

C. Cleaning supplies, poisons, and any other substance that could be inhaled or ingested to the detriment of the child shall be kept in an area inaccessible to the child.

D. Every precaution shall be used to eliminate any potential hazard which may place any child or staff member in danger of injury.

E. A plan of evacuation in case of fire, flood, or other disaster shall be developed and posted. This should be done in cooperation with local agencies such as fire department and civil defense agencies. Staff members shall periodically practice evacuation drills at least quarterly.

F. As required in the Life Safety Code, Articles 10-3141 and 10-3142:

1. reliable means shall be provided to permit the prompt release of juveniles confined in locked sections, spaces, or rooms in the event of fire or other emergency;

2. prompt release from secure areas shall be guaranteed on a 24 hour basis by sufficient personnel with ready access to keys.

G. Alternative plans in case of loss of electricity shall be developed and staff members shall be made aware of these.

H. Emergency equipment shall be tested at least quarterly for effectiveness and be repaired or replaced if necessary.

I. The population using housing or living units shall not exceed the designated or rated capacity of the facility.

J. All detention facilities shall comply with appropriate health, sanitation, fire, safety and any other such codes, rules or regulations as set by the state or local governments.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-6929

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of the Secretary, Division of Licensing and Certification, LR 13:246 (April 1987).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:51, 46:1401-1424.