N.J. Admin. Code § 10:161B-15.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 8, April 15, 2024

Section 10:161B-15.1 - Emergency plans and procedures

(a) The outpatient substance use disorder treatment facility shall maintain written emergency plans, policies, and procedures to be followed in case of hazards that necessitate an evacuation, ensuring that clients receive necessary services during the evacuation or other emergency, including internal and external disasters such as fire, natural disaster, environmental threats, bomb threats, or industrial or radiological accidents.

(b) Procedures for emergencies shall include:

1. Protocols for notification of emergency service providers, officials and DAS;

i. DHS emergency notification shall follow at least the non-emergency notification requirements of 10:161B-1.7(c)14;

2. Locations of emergency equipment and alarm signals;

3. Evacuation routes;

4. Client evacuation protocols;

5. Identification of one or more facilities to which clients would be referred in the event of extended closure of the facility, including mental health and medical services in clinically indicated;

6. Protocol for reentry after evacuation;

7. Tasks and responsibilities assigned to all personnel and identification of the person in the facility designated to coordinate emergency activities;

8. Protocols for removal, storage and return of records, medications, supplies and equipment after evacuation; and

9. Alternative plans if clients cannot be returned to the facility.

(c) The facility shall conspicuously post throughout the facility a written evacuation diagram that includes evacuation procedures as well as location of fire exits, alarm boxes, and fire extinguishers.

(d) The facility shall provide training for all employees in emergency procedures to be followed in the event of a fire, and other emergencies other than fire, including use of fire-fighting equipment and client evacuation, as part of initial orientation and at least annually thereafter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:161B-15.1

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 2791(a), effective 12/19/2016