Rule 15-16-1-4.26.2 - Plan Content Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) must be exercised and reviewed annually or as directed by the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response. Written evidence of current approval or review of provider EOPs, by the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response, shall accompany all applications for facility license renewals.
1. Emergency plans should include, at a minimum: a. The facility shall have telephone service on a twenty-four hour basis.b. The facility shall either post telephone numbers of emergency services, including the fire department, police department, medical services, poison control and ambulance, or else show evidence of an alternate means of immediate access to these services.c. The facility shall have a detailed written plan and procedures including the evacuation of residences or sheltering in place as appropriate to meet all potential emergencies and disasters such as fire, severe weather, and missing clients. The facility shall implement this plan in the event that an emergency or disaster occurs. These emergency and evacuation procedures shall include: i. An agreement with a host or receiving facility for transportation, medications, food, and necessary items to be evacuated with clients to safe or sheltered areas. Plans that family may evacuate the client when possible;ii. Means for an ongoing safety program including continuous inspection of the facility for possible hazards, continuous monitoring of safety equipment and investigation of all accidents or emergencies;iii. The resources to shelter in place, when appropriate;iv. Transportation arrangements for hospitalization or any other services which are appropriate; andv. Maintenance of a first aid kit for emergencies.d. The facility shall train all employees in emergency and evacuation procedures in orientation when they begin to work in the facility and annually thereafter. e. The facility shall immediately notify the department and other appropriate agencies of any fire, disaster or other emergency that may present a danger to clients or require evacuation from the facility.15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-4.26.2
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-75-13