Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 47 - Family Violence Shelter
Section I-4771 - Emergency and Safety
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-4771
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. Emergency and Safety Plan
1. A provider shall have a
written overall plan of emergency and safety procedures.
2. The plan shall provide for the evacuation
of clients to safe or sheltered areas.
3. The plan shall include provisions for
training staff and, as appropriate, clients in preventing, reporting and
responding to fires and other emergencies.
4. The plan shall provide means for an
on-going safety program including continuous inspection of the provider for
possible hazards, continuous monitoring of safety equipment, and investigation
of all accidents or emergencies.
5.
A provider shall prohibit the use of candles in sleeping areas of the
clients.
6. Power driven equipment
used by a provider shall be kept in safe and good repair. Such equipment shall
be used by clients only under the direct supervision of a staff member and
according to state law.
7. A
provider shall have procedures to prevent infestation.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R. S. 46:2125.
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