New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 371 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Part 2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED
Section 8.371.2.56 - STAFF AND CLIENT FIRE AND SAFETY TRAINING

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.371.2.56

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. All staff personnel of the facility must know the location of and be instructed in proper use of fire fighting equipment and other procedures to be observed in case of fire or other emergencies. The facility should request the local fire prevention authority to give periodic instructions in the use of fire prevention and techniques of evacuation.

B. Facility staff must be instructed as part of their duties to constantly strive to detect and eliminate potential safety hazards, such as loose handrails, frayed electrical cords, blocked exits or exit ways, and any other condition which could cause burns, falls, or other personal injury to the clients or staff.

C. Each new client must, upon being accepted into the facility, be given an orientation tour of the facility to include, but not be limited to, the location of the exits, fire extinguishers, and telephones, and shall be instructed in action to be taken in case of fire or other emergency.

D. Fire drills and evacuation drills: The facility must conduct at least one fire drill each month.

(1) Fire drills must be held at different times of the day.

(2) The fire alarm system or detector system in the facility shall be used in the conduct of fire drills.

(3) In the conduct of fire drills, emphasis must be placed upon orderly evacuation under proper discipline rather than upon speed.

(4) A record of fire drills held must be maintained on file in the facility. Such record must show date and time of the drill, number of personnel participating in the drill, any problem noted during the drill and the evacuation time in total minutes.

(5) The local fire department should be requested to supervise and participate in fire drills.

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