Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024
14.1.
Emergency File. A center shall develop and maintain an emergency file with
information for each enrolled child that is accessible to all staff members,
including at off-site activities.
14.2. While children are off the premises, at
least one direct care staff has completed a course in child first aid and has
current certification in CPR appropriate to the age of the children in
care.
14.3. Emergency Policies,
Procedures and Plan. A center shall develop, implement, and maintain policies
and procedures for responding to an emergency. The plan shall include, but not
be limited to:
14.3.a. For medical and
non-medical emergencies and for situations that could pose a hazard to staff
and children, including, a fire, storm, flood, chemical spill, power failure,
bomb threat, persons coming onto the premises whose health or behavior may be
harmful, or kidnapping;
14.3.b. For
evacuation from the center in the event of an emergency that could cause damage
to the center or pose a hazard to the staff and children;
14.3.c. For evacuation from a vehicle used to
transport children;
14.3.d. That
considers the age and physical and mental abilities of the enrolled children;
types of emergencies that are likely to affect the area; the requirements of
the State Fire Marshal; and advice from the Red Cross or other health and
emergency professionals; and
14.3.e. For documenting the review of its
emergency plans with new staff during orientation and with all staff at least
annually.
14.4.
Evacuation and Drill Plan.
14.4.a. A center
shall have a plan for evacuating the center or for sheltering in place during
an emergency posted in each room of the center that identifies:
14.4.a.1. Staff members responsible for
implementing the plan;
14.4.a.2.
Procedures to be followed;
14.4.a.3. The location of the children's
attendance records and emergency information; and
14.4.a.4. A diagram of safe routes by which
children and staff members may exit each area of the center.
14.4.b. A center shall conduct
with staff and volunteers and document an evacuation drill at least one time
each month during its regular hours of operation, keeping a written record of
the dates and times when evacuation drills are conducted;
14.4.c. A center shall conduct with staff and
volunteers and document a shelter in place drill one time during the school
calendar year.
14.5.
First Aid Kit. A center shall provide a first aid kit for every 20 children
that is stored where it is easily accessible to staff members. The location of
the first aid kit shall be clearly marked and in view of the staff member. The
kit shall be:
14.5.a. Equipped with band aids,
a non-mercury thermometer, gauze, tape scissors, tweezers, disposable nonporous
gloves, a first aid guide, the telephone number of a poison control center, and
pencil and paper. A bottle of clean water shall be stored with or accompany the
first aid kit; and
14.5.b. Readily
available at all times, including in the outdoor activity area, on all trips
away from the center and in each vehicle provided by the center for the
transportation of children.
14.6. Telephone. A center shall provide at
least one operable, direct-line telephone that is in the facility, is not a pay
station or locked telephone, and is available during the center's hours of
operation.
