Section 29-6338. FIRST AID

 

6338.1An independent living program shall maintain at least one (1) accessible first aid kit in its main facility, residences, and vehicles used to transport residents.

 

6338.2The first aid kit shall include, at a minimum, bandages, gauze pads, a cold pack, syrup of ipecac, antiseptic ointment, plastic bags, disposable gloves, antiseptic towelettes, small flashlight and extra batteries, scissors, tweezers, emergency thermal blanket, emergency phone numbers including the local poison control center, and a Red Cross first aid handbook.

 

6338.3An independent living program shall have accessible a first aid kit during all recreational activities sponsored by the program.

 

6338.4An independent living program's main facility and each residence shall store the first aid kit and first aid supplies in closed containers that are accessible to residents and staff at all times. The kit and supplies shall be checked, including for expiration dates, and restocked regularly.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 1591 (February 22, 2002).