Section 246-337-070 - Emergency disaster plan The licensee must establish and implement an emergency disaster plan designed to respond to internal and external emergency situations.
(1) The emergency disaster plan must: (a) Be specific to each building that comprises the facility;(b) Be communicated to the residents and staff;(c) Be coordinated with local emergency plans;(d) Address actions the licensee will take if residents cannot return to the facility;(e) Be posted or readily available to all staff and residents; and(f) Include emergency phone numbers.(2) The emergency disaster plan must identify: (a) The person responsible for each aspect of the plan;(b) A system to account for all residents and staff during and after the emergency;(c) Evacuation procedures and the meeting location after evacuation;(d) Care of residents with special needs during and after an emergency;(e) Provisions of emergency medications, food, water, clothing, shelter, heat and power for critical functions for three days;(f) How family members will be contacted; and(g) Arrangements for transportation.(3) Evacuation routes must be clearly posted in plain sight of residents and staff. (4) The emergency disaster plan must include an evaluation process that includes: (a) At least annually, conducting and documenting emergency drills for residents and staff; (b) A debriefing and evaluation of the plan after each emergency incident or drill; and(c) At least annually, documenting, reviewing and, as needed, revising the emergency disaster plan.(5) Emergency supplies and first-aid equipment must be: (a) In a designated location(s);(b) Readily available to staff including during the transportation of residents;(c) Available to meet residents' needs; and(d) Within applicable expiration dates.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-337-070
Amended by WSR 18-06-092, Filed 3/6/2018, effective 4/16/2018Statutory Authority: Chapter 71.12 RCW. 05-15-157, § 246-337-070, filed 7/20/05, effective 8/20/05.