N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43D-11.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:43D-11.2 - Emergency plans and procedures

(a) The facility shall develop written emergency plans, policies, and procedures for medical emergencies, power failures, fire, and natural disasters, and shall maintain them on site at all times.

(b) The emergency plans shall include a written evacuation diagram specific to the unit and establish an evacuation procedure, the location of fire exits, alarm boxes, and fire extinguishers.

1. A facility shall post all other emergency procedures in conspicuous locations throughout the facility.

2. A facility shall train all employees upon hire and annually in procedures to be followed in the event of a fire, in the use of fire-fighting equipment, and resident evacuation.

(c) Procedures for emergencies shall specify persons to be notified, process of notification and verification of notification, locations of emergency equipment and alarm signals, evacuation routes, procedures for evacuating residents, procedures for reentry and recovery, frequency of fire drills, tasks and responsibilities assigned to all personnel, and shall specify medications and records to be taken from the facility upon evacuation and to be returned following the emergency.

(d) The provisions contained in this section shall not supersede or imply non-compliance with the Uniform Fire Safety Act, 52:27D-192 et seq., or Uniform Fire Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43D-11.2

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 2336(a), effective 11/7/2016