Utah Admin. Code 432-153-20

Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024
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