South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-78 - Standards for Licensing Hospices
Sec2 61-78.2300 - FIRE PREVENTION
Section 61-78.2300.2303 - Fire Response Training (I)

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-78.2300.2303

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

A. Fire Response Training. A Hospice with Inpatient Services shall provide training for each staff member and volunteer within twenty-four (24) hours of his or her first day on duty in the Hospice Facility and at least annually thereafter, addressing at a minimum, the following:

1. Fire plan, including the training of staff members and volunteers;

2. Fire evacuation plan, including routes and procedures;

3. Reporting a fire;

4. Use of the fire alarm system;

5. Location and use of fire-fighting equipment;

6. Methods of fire containment;

7. Specific responsibilities, tasks, or duties of each individual.

B. Fire Evacuation Plan. A Hospice Facility shall establish and post a plan for the evacuation of patients, staff members, and visitors, to include evacuation routes and procedures, in case of fire or other emergencies, in conspicuous public areas throughout the Hospice Facility, and a copy of the plan shall be provided to each patient and/or the patient's sponsor at the time of admission.

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