OAR 309-040-0370
Safety
(1)
The provider shall train all program staff in staff safety procedures prior to beginning their first regular shift. All individuals shall be trained in individual safety procedures as soon as possible during their first 72 hours of residency.(2)
Emergency Procedures:(a)
An emergency evacuation procedure shall be developed, posted, and rehearsed with occupants. A record shall be maintained of evacuation drills. Drills shall be scheduled at different times of the day and on different days of the week with different locations designated as the origin of the fire for drill purposes:(A)
Drills shall be held at least once every 30 days;(B)
One drill practice shall be held at least once every 90 days during individual’s nighttime sleeping hours between 10 p.m. and6a.m.Fire drill records shall be maintained for three years and include date, time for full evacuation, safety equipment checked (to include fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, secondary egress points, flashlights, and furnace filters), comments on the drill results, and names of individuals requiring assistance for evacuation;(b)
The residential care plan must document that within 24 hours of arrival, each new individual has received an orientation to basic safety and has been shown how to respond to a fire alarm and how to exit from the AFH in an emergency;(c)
The provider shall demonstrate the ability to evacuate all individuals from the facility within three minutes. If there are problems in demonstrating this evacuation time, the Division may apply conditions to the license that include, but may not be limited to, reduction of individuals under care, additional staffing, increased fire protection, or revocation of the license;(d)
The provider shall provide to the Division, maintain as current, and post a floor plan on each floor containing room sizes, location of each individual’s bed, fire exits, resident manager or provider’s sleeping room, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and escape routes. A copy of this drawing shall be submitted with the application and updated to reflect any change;(e)
There shall be at least one plug-in rechargeable flashlight available for emergency lighting in a readily accessible area on each floor including a basement.(3)
A written disaster plan shall be developed to cover such emergencies and disasters as fires, explosions, missing persons, accidents, earthquakes, and floods. The plan shall be posted by the phone and immediately available to the employees. The plan shall specify temporary and long-range habitable shelter where staff and individuals shall reside if the AFH becomes uninhabitable.(4)
Non-toxic cleaning supplies shall be used whenever available. Poisonous and other toxic materials shall be properly labeled and stored in locked areas distinct and apart from all food and medications.(5)
Evacuation capability categories are based upon the ability of the individuals and staff as a group to evacuate the facility or relocate from a point of occupancy to a point of safety:(a)
Documentation of an individual’s ability to safely evacuate from the facility shall be maintained in the individual’s personal care plan;(b)
Individuals experiencing difficulty with evacuating in a timely manner shall be provided assistance from staff and offered environmental and other accommodations, as practical. Under these circumstances, the provider shall consider increasing staff levels, changing staff assignments, offering to change the individual’s room assignment, arranging for special equipment, and taking other actions that may assist the individual;(c)
Individuals who still cannot evacuate the home safely in the allowable period of time of three minutes must be assisted with transferring to another program with an evacuation capability designation consistent with the individual’s documented evacuation capability;(d)
Written evacuation records shall be retained for at least three years. Records shall include documentation made at the time of the drill, specifying the date and time of the drill, the location designated as the origin of the fire for drill purposes, the names of all individuals and staff present, the amount of time required to evacuate, notes of any difficulties experienced, and the signature of the staff person conducting the drill.(6)
All stairways, halls, doorways, passageways, and exits from rooms and from the home shall be unobstructed.(7)
At least one 2A-10BC rated fire extinguisher shall be in a visible and readily accessible location on each floor, including basements, and shall be inspected at least once a year by a qualified worker that is well versed in fire extinguisher maintenance. All recharging and hydrostatic testing shall be completed by a qualified agency properly trained and equipped for this purpose;(8)
Approved smoke detector systems or smoke alarms shall be installed according to Oregon Residential Specialty Code and Oregon Fire Code requirements. These alarms shall be tested during each evacuation drill. The provider shall provide approved signal devices for individuals with disabilities who do not respond to the standard auditory alarms. All of these devices shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the State Fire Marshal or local agency having jurisdiction. Ceiling placement of smoke alarms or detectors is recommended. Alarms shall be equipped with a device that warns of low battery when battery operated. All smoke detectors and alarms shall be maintained in functional condition;(9)
Special hazards:(a)
Flammable and combustible liquids and hazardous materials shall be safely and properly stored in original, properly labeled containers or safety containers, and secured to prevent tampering by individuals and vandals. Firearms on the premises of an AFH must be stored in a locked cabinet. The firearms cabinet shall be located in an area of the home that is not readily accessible to clients, and all ammunition must be stored in a separate, locked location;(b)
Smoking regulations shall be adopted to allow smoking only in designated areas. Smoking shall be prohibited in sleeping rooms and upon upholstered crevasse furniture. Ashtrays of noncombustible material and safe design shall be provided in areas where smoking is permitted;(c)
Cleaning supplies, poisons, and insecticides shall be properly stored in original, properly labeled containers in a safe area away from food, preparation and storage of food, dining areas, and medications.(10)
Sprinkler systems, if used, shall be installed in compliance with the Oregon Structural Specialty Code and Oregon Fire Code and maintained in accordance with rules adopted by the State Fire Marshal.(11)
First aid supplies shall be readily accessible to staff. All supplies shall be properly labeled.(12)
Portable heaters are a recognized safety hazard and may not be used, except as approved by the State Fire Marshal, or authorized representative.(13)
A safety plan shall be developed and implemented to identify and prevent the occurrence of hazards. Hazards may include, but are not limited to, dangerous substances, sharp objects, unprotected electrical outlets, use of extension cords or other special plug-in adapters, slippery floors or stairs, exposed heating devices, broken glass, inadequate water temperatures, overstuffed furniture in smoking areas, unsafe ashtrays and ash disposal, and other potential fire hazards.
Source:
Rule 309-040-0370 — Safety, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=309-040-0370.