N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43J-13.16
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024
Section 8:43J-13.16 - Emergency plans and procedures(a) The facility shall develop written emergency plans, policies and procedures to be followed in case of medical emergency, equipment breakdown, fire and other disasters, that address, at a minimum, the following: 1. Persons to be notified;2. Process of notification and verification of notification;3. Locations of emergency equipment and alarm signals;5. Procedures for evacuating children;6. Procedures for reentry and recovery;7. Frequency of fire drills; and8. Tasks and responsibilities assigned to all personnel.(b) The facility shall post emergency plans, including a written evacuation diagram specific to the unit that includes evacuation procedure, location of fire exits, alarm boxes and fire extinguishers and all emergency procedures in conspicuous locations throughout the facility.(c) The facility shall train all employees as part of their initial orientation and at least annually thereafter in:1. The procedures to be followed in the event of a fire, including evacuation; and2. The instructions for the use of fire-fighting equipment.(d) In the event that the facility is unable to provide services to children as scheduled due to the occurrence of an emergency, the facility shall immediately notify the children's parent of the change in schedule.(e) The facility shall conduct drills of emergency plans at least four times a year and shall document the following in regard to each drill: 3. Participating staff; and4. Signature of the person in charge.(f) Of the four drills, at least one drill shall address separately each of the following: 2. Emergencies due to another type of disaster, such as storm, flood, other natural disaster, bomb threat or nuclear accident.(g) All staff shall participate in at least one drill annually and children may take part in drills. N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43J-13.16