- (a) The facility shall have detailed written plans and procedures to meet potential emergencies and disasters, including but not limited to fire, severe weather and missing patients or residents.
- (b) The plans and procedures shall be made available upon request to local or regional emergency management offices.
- (c) The facility shall provide training for all employees in emergency procedures upon employment and annually.
- (d) The facility shall conduct unannounced drills using the emergency procedures.
(e) The facility shall ensure that:
- (1) the patients' environment remains as free of accident hazards as possible; and
- (2) each patient receives adequate supervision and assistance to prevent accidents.
History Note: Authority G.S. 131E‑104;
Eff. January 1, 1996;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 22, 2015.