Section 325.20117. Disaster plans.

(1) A home shall have  a  written  plan   or  procedure  to   be followed in case of fire, explosion, or other emergency.

(2)   A disaster plan shall be posted and shall specify all of the following:

(a)   Persons to be notified.

(b)   Locations of alarm signals and fire extinguishers.

(c)   Evacuation routes.

(d)  Procedures for evacuating patients.

(e)   Frequency of fire drills.

(f)  Assignment of specific tasks and responsibilities to the personnel of each shift.

(3)   Personnel shall be trained to perform assigned  tasks  before  such assignment.

(4)   A disaster plan shall meet with  the  approval  of  the  state  fire marshal.

(5)   A disaster plan shall  be  posted  throughout  the  home  in  places accessible to employees, patients, and visitors.

(6)    A regular simulated drill shall be held for each shift not less than 3 times per

year.

History: 1981 AACS; 1983 AACS.