Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.100 - LICENSURE OF COMMUNITY RESIDENCES
Subchapter 37.100.1 - Adult Foster Care Homes
Rule 37.100.146 - ADULT FOSTER CARE HOMES (AFCH): EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) Each AFCH must have written policy and procedures for emergency evacuation to be followed in the case of fire or other emergency. A provider and resident evacuation drill must be conducted at least two times annually, no closer than four months apart.
(2) A new resident will be instructed in emergency evacuation upon admission.
(3) Emergency procedures must include a plan for removing all residents, including residents who need assistance in exiting.
(4) New staff members must also be oriented in how to conduct an evacuation within one week of employment and before being scheduled as the only staff in the home. Documentation of this orientation must be maintained in the staff member's personnel record.
50-5-103, 50-5-215, MCA; IMP, 50-5-103, 50-5-215, MCA;