20 CAR § 417-717 – General safety

(a) The psychiatric residential treatment facility shall have an operable telephone or comparable communication system.
(b)
1. (1) The psychiatric residential treatment facility shall have a continuous supply of clean drinking water.
2. (2) If the water source is not a municipal system, it must be approved by the Department of Health on an annual basis.
(c) A private sewage and septic system shall be approved by the appropriate state agency and have documentation available upon request.
(d) There shall be an emergency evacuation plan diagrammed and posted in each building that is being used by residents.
(e) Fire drills shall be practiced with residents, at a minimum, of one (1) time per month.
(f) Severe weather drills shall be practiced with residents quarterly.
(g) A record of drills shall be maintained showing:
1. (1) Date and time of day of the drill;
2. (2) Number of participants; and
3. (3) Length of time required to reach safety.
(h) Each resident shall be instructed in emergency procedures at admission.
(i) The psychiatric residential treatment facility shall have proof of current rabies vaccinations for all household pets as required by Arkansas law.
(j) No resident shall be allowed to operate dangerous machinery or equipment, including firearms, without proper adult supervision and following manufacturers’ guidelines for:
1. (1) Age;
2. (2) Safety precautions; and
3. (3) Safety gear.
(k) The agency shall have policies and procedures for carrying, storage, and use of all firearms located at the psychiatric residential treatment facility.