Section 22-B3258. GENERAL SAFETY AND INSPECTION

 

3258.1The facility shall have detailed written plans and procedures to meet all potential emergencies and disasters such as fire, severe weather, and missing residents.

 

3258.2First aid supplies shall be readily available on each unit to each employee.

 

3258.3The Administrator or his or her designee shall regularly inspect each building and grounds to ensure they are free from hazards of any kind and that sanitary standards and infection control standards are met.

 

3258.4A written report of inspections shall be filed and maintained by the Administrator.

 

3258.5Investigations into the causes of accidents shall be instituted immediately upon an accident occurring; and after a thorough investigation, corrective measures deemed necessary shall be adopted within a reasonable time.

 

3258.6Each facility shall provide for safe storage and handling of flammable and non-flammable gases.

 

3258.7No storage room for flammable compressed gases shall contain an oxidizing material.

 

3258.8Each storage room for flammable and non-flammable gases shall be deemed a hazardous location.

 

3258.9Each container or cylinder of flammable and non-flammable gas shall be securely racked and fastened at all times.

 

3258.10Each cap of each cylinder of flammable and non-flammable gas shall be maintained in place at all times when the cylinder is not in use.

 

3258.11No carpeting shall be used in any wet work area, kitchen, and treatment room.

 

3258.12No throw or scatter rug shall be used, except for a non-slip entrance mat that is mounted flush with the floor surface.

 

3258.13The facility shall maintain all essential mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe operating condition.

 

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 473 (January 18, 2002).