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 61-78.2300.2304 - Fire Drills (I)

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-78.2300.2304

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

A. In addition to compliance with codes adopted in this regulation, a Hospice Facility shall conduct an unannounced fire drill shall at least once every three (3) months for each shift. Each Hospice staff member and volunteer shall participate in a fire drill at least once each year. Records of drills shall be maintained at the Hospice Facility, indicating the date, time, shift, description, and evaluation of the drill, and the names of staff members, volunteers, and patients directly involved in responding to the drill. If fire drill requirements are mandated by statute or regulation, then provisions of the statute or regulation shall be complied with and shall supersede the provisions of Section 2304.

B. Drills shall be designed and conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the plans and to ensure that all staff members and volunteers:

1. Are capable of performing assigned tasks and duties;

2. Know the location, use and operation of fire-fighting equipment;

3. Are familiar with the fire plan.

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