Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2

Affected: IC 31-31-8

Sec. 3. (a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that there is a manual containing all emergency preparedness policies and procedures to ensure the facility's security and detailed instructions for implementing these procedures. Such situations include the following:

1. (1) Severe weather.
2. (2) Natural disasters.
3. (3) Escapes.
4. (4) Riots.
5. (5) Hunger strikes.
6. (6) Disturbances.
7. (7) The taking of hostages.

(b) The plan covers the following:

1. (1) The identification of key personnel and their specific responsibilities during an emergency or disaster situation.
2. (2) Mutual aid agreements with other agencies or departments.
3. (3) Transportation to predetermined evacuation sites.
4. (4) Notification of families.
5. (5) Special arrangements necessary for youth with disabilities.
6. (6) Immediate release of youth from locked areas in case of an emergency, with clearly delineated responsibilities for unlocking doors.

(c) All facility staff are trained in the implementation of the written emergency plans.

(d) The emergency manual is available to all staff, and staff are required to review the manual at least annually. The emergency manual is reviewed at least annually and updated, when necessary.

(e) A critical incident report shall be completed for all emergency response incidents.

(f) This is a mandatory standard.

(Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-5-3; filed Sep 16, 2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR-210220072FRA)