Section R381-40-14 - Emergency Preparedness and Response(1) The provider shall develop and follow a written emergency preparedness, response, and recovery plan that: (a) includes procedures for evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, communication with and reunification of families, and continuity of operations;(b) includes procedures for accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions;(c) includes instructions to follow in case of an allergy or serious reaction to food or any other trigger that may affect the child's health;(d) is available for review by parents, staff, and the department during business hours; and(e) is followed if an emergency happens, unless otherwise instructed by emergency personnel.(2) The provider shall post the facility's street address and emergency numbers, including at least fire, police, and poison control, near each telephone in the facility or in an area clearly visible to anyone needing the information.(3) The provider shall keep first aid supplies in the facility, including at least antiseptic, bandages, and tweezers.(4) The provider shall conduct fire evacuation drills at least quarterly and make sure drills include a complete exit of each child, staff, and volunteer from the building.(5) The provider shall conduct drills for disasters other than fires at least once every six months.(6) The provider shall give parents a written report of every incident, accident, or injury involving their child.(7) If a child is injured and the injury appears serious but not life-threatening, the provider shall contact the child's parent immediately.(8) If a life-threatening injury to a child, or an injury that poses a threat of the loss of vision, hearing, or a limb happens, the provider shall: (a) call emergency personnel immediately;(b) contact the parent after emergency personnel are called; and(c) if the parent cannot be reached, try to contact the child's emergency contact individual.(9) If a child is injured while in care and receives medical attention, or for a child fatality, the provider shall: (a) submit a completed accident report form to the department within the next business day of the incident; or(b) contact the department within the next business day and submit a completed accident report form within five business days of the incident.(10) The provider shall keep a six-week record of each incident, accident, and injury report on-site for review by the department.Utah Admin. Code R381-40-14
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-07, effective 3/22/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-12, effective 6/1/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-22, effective 11/9/2023