Section R432-153-20 - Emergency Response and Preparedness Plan(1) The facility shall ensure the safety and well-being of clients and make provisions for a safe environment in the event of an emergency or disaster.(2) The facility shall develop an emergency and disaster plan to delineate: (a) the names of persons in charge and persons with decision-making authority;(b) on-hand personnel, equipment, and supplies and how to acquire additional help, supplies and equipment after an emergency or disaster;(c) assignment of personnel to specific tasks during an emergency;(d) evacuation routes, location of fire alarm boxes, fire extinguishers;(e) the names and telephone numbers of emergency medical personnel, fire department, paramedics, ambulance service, police and other appropriate agencies;(f) individuals who shall be notified in an emergency in order of priority;(g) methods of transporting and evacuating clients and staff to other locations; and(h) instructions on how to contain a fire and how to use the facility alarm systems.(3) The facility shall conduct and document simulated disaster drills semi-annually.(4) The facility shall conduct and document simulated fire drills quarterly on each shift.Utah Admin. Code R432-153-20
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-07, effective 3/10/2022