SECTION 450:22-1-17. Physical facility environment and safety, assessors and assessment agencies

(a)   All ADSAC assessors and assessment agencies providing ADSAC assessments shall ensure the safety and protection of all persons within the site's physical environment (property and buildings, leased, rented, occupied or owned) of all those participating in the assessment process.

(b)   This shall be accomplished by:

(1)   Meeting all fire and safety regulations, code, or staututory requirements of federal, state, or local government;

(2)   All sites shall have an annual fire and safety inspection from the State Fire Marshal or local authorities, and shall maintain a copy of said inspection and attendant correspondence regarding any deficiency; and

(3)   If there is no authority available to provide such inspection, then the independent practitioner or assessment agency shall provide proof to ODMHSAS staff of the following:

(A)   An emergency preparedness plan to provide effective utilization of resources to best meet the physical needs of participants, visitors, and staff during any disaster (including, but not limited to, fire, flood, tornado, explosion, prolonged loss of heat, light, water, and/or air conditioning). This plan shall be evaluated annually, and revised as needed;

(B)   Staff training and orientation regarding the location and use of all fire extinguishers and first aid supplies and equipment;

(C)   Emergency evacuation routes and shelter areas shall be prominently posted in all areas;

(D)   Fire alarm systems shall have visual signals suitable for the deaf and hearing-impaired;

(E)   There shall be emergency power to supply lighting to pre-selected areas of the facility; and

(F)   The maintenance of facility grounds to provide a safe environment for participants, staff and visitors.

(4)   There shall be a written plan for the protection and preservation of participant records in the event of a disaster.

[Source: Added at 25 Ok Reg 1390, eff 7-1-08]