New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-M - Former Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services
Chapter He-M 500 - DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Part He-M 526 - DESIGNATION OF RECEIVING FACILITIES FOR DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Section He-M 526.08 - Safety Procedures

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules He-M 526.08

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) A DRF shall have written procedures:

(1) Regarding supervision levels and the monitoring of individuals, including the use of electronic or other security devices;

(2) For accessing police and fire department and emergency medical technician (EMT) services; and

(3) For the investigation, review, and remediation of accidents, injuries, and safety hazards.

(b) A DRF shall have an emergency evacuation plan that ensures the rapid evacuation of the facility in the event of fire or other life threatening emergencies.

(c) A DRF shall house non-ambulatory individuals in wheelchair-accessible areas only, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

(d) A community DRF shall have comprehensive liability insurance against all claims of bodily injury, death, or property damage in amounts not less than $250,000 per claim and $2,000,000 per incident.

#6213, eff 3-30-96, EXPIRED: 12-31-98

New. #7089, eff 8-31-99, EXPIRED: 8-31-07

New. #9059, eff 1-3-08

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