Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Children and Families
DCF 021-99 - Safety and Permanence
Chapter DCF 57 - Group Homes
Subchapter I - General Provisions
Section DCF 57.06 - Emergency planning and preparation

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DCF 57.06

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) The licensee shall have written procedures for all of the following:

(a) In case of emergency, contacting the placing agency, parent, guardian, or legal custodian, emergency service providers, a resident's health care provider, the licensee, and staff members.

(b) Fire safety, evacuation drills and response, including evacuation of residents with limited mobility, limited understanding, or hearing impairment in case of fire as specified in s. DCF 57.42(2) (c), or other emergency.

(2) The telephone number of each of the following emergency service providers shall be posted by each telephone on the premises. If the emergency service providers listed below can be reached by dialing the emergency number "911", then the emergency telephone number "911" may be posted in place of separate emergency provider numbers.

(a) Ambulance service.

(b) Fire department.

(c) Police department.

(d) Hospital.

(2m) The telephone number of the poison control center shall be posted by each telephone on the premises.

(3) Each group home and vehicle used to transport residents shall have a first aid kit or first aid supplies including gauze and adhesive bandages, tape and latex or vinyl gloves; and that will provide care to the maximum number of residents allowed under the group home license. The first aid kit or first aid supplies shall be inventoried and re-supplied after each use.

(4) Phone numbers of staff members to be notified in case of an accident, the name, address, and telephone number of each resident's health care provider and written consent from the resident's parent, guardian, or legal custodian for emergency medical treatment shall be carried in a vehicle when transporting a resident.

(5)

(a) Each licensed group home shall file a disaster plan with the department and any placing agency with a resident placed in the group home that would allow the department and placing agency to identify, locate, and ensure continuity of services to residents under the placement and care responsibility or supervision of the placing agency who are displaced or adversely affected by a disaster. A disaster plan shall include all of the following information:
1. Where a licensee, group home staff, and residents would go in an evacuation, including one location in the nearby area and one location out of the area.

2. Phone numbers, electronic mail addresses, and other contact information for the licensee.

3. A list of items that the licensee or group home staff will take if evacuated, including any medication and medical equipment for residents.

4. Phone numbers the licensee will call to check in with the department and placing agency.

(b) A licensee shall review the disaster plan on a quarterly basis to ensure it is current and accurate, document the quarterly review, and provide the documentation to the department upon request.

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