D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE |
Chapter 29-62. LICENSING OF YOUTH SHELTERS, RUNAWAY SHELTERS, EMERGENCY CARE FACILITIES, AND YOUTH GROUP HOMES |
Section 29-6251. MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLAN
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6251.1The facility shall develop and follow a plan for medical emergencies, including but not limited to psychiatric emergencies and contagious illnesses. The medical emergency plan shall include individual staff duties, staff awareness of the specific medical needs of all residents, telephone numbers required pursuant to § 6248.3, and procedures for notifying the relevant emergency response organization.
6251.2The facility shall train staff on medical emergency procedures on an annual basis. The facility shall document that each staff person is trained in implementation of the emergency medical plan.
6251.3One (1) staff person shall be assigned responsibility for coordinating the planning and procedures for meeting potential medical emergencies.
6251.4A copy of the emergency medical plan shall be accessible at all times to staff and residents.