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Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Title 22. Social Services |
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Agency 40. Department of Social Services |
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Chapter 72. Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities |
Section 960. Emergency equipment and supplies
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A. A complete first aid kit shall be on hand at the facility, located in a designated place that is easily accessible to staff but not to residents. Items with expiration dates must not have dates that have already passed. The kit shall include, but not be limited to, the following items:
1. Activated charcoal (use only if instructed by physician or Poison Control Center);
2. Adhesive tape;
3. Antiseptic ointment;
4. Band-aids (assorted sizes);
5. Blankets (disposable or other);
6. Disposable single use breathing barriers/shields for use with rescue breathing or CPR (CPR mask or other type);
7. Cold pack;
8. Disposable single use waterproof gloves;
9. Gauze pads and roller gauze (assorted sizes);
10. Hand cleaner (e.g., waterless hand sanitizer or antiseptic towelettes);
11. Plastic bags;
12. Scissors;
13. Small flashlight and extra batteries;
14. Thermometer;
15. Triangular bandages;
16. Tweezers; and
17. The first aid instructional manual.
B. In facilities that have a motor vehicle that is used to transport residents and in a motor vehicle used for a field trip, there shall be a first aid kit on the vehicle, located in a designated place that is accessible to staff but not residents, that includes items as specified in subsection A of this section.
C. First aid kits shall be checked at least monthly to assure that all items are present and items with expiration dates are not past their expiration date.
D. Each facility with six or more residents shall be able to connect to a temporary emergency electrical power source for the provision of electricity during an interruption of the normal electric power supply. The installation of a connection for temporary electric power shall be in compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 13VAC5-63.
E. The following emergency lighting shall be available:
1. Flashlights or battery lanterns for general use.
2. One flashlight or battery lantern for each employee directly responsible for resident care who is on duty between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m.
3. One flashlight or battery lantern for each bedroom used by residents and for the living and dining area unless there is a provision for emergency lighting in the adjoining hallways.
4. The use of open flame lighting is prohibited.
F. There shall be an alternative form of communication in addition to the telephone such as a cell phone, two-way radio, or ham radio.
G. The facility shall ensure the availability of a 96-hour supply of emergency food and drinking water, and oxygen for residents using oxygen.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 23, Issue 06, eff. December 28, 2006; amended, Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 01, eff. November 1, 2007; Volume 25, Issue 08, eff. February 5, 2009.