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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 450. Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
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Chapter 23. Standards and Criteria for Community-Based Structured Crisis Centers |
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Subchapter 21. Facility Environment |
SECTION 450:23-21-1. Facility environment
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- (a) The CBSCC shall obtain an annual fire and safety inspection from the State Fire Marshall or local authorities which documents approval for continued occupancy. Compliance with 450:23-21-1 shall be determined by a review of the CBSCC's annual fire and safety inspection report.(b) CBSCC staff shall know the exact location, contents, and use of first aid supply kits and fire fighting equipment and fire detection systems. All fire fighting equipment shall be annually maintained in appropriately designated areas within the facility.(c) The CBSCC shall post written plans and diagrams noting emergency evacuation routes in case of fire, and shelter locations in case of severe weather.(d) Facility grounds shall be maintained in a manner, which provides a safe environment for consumers, personnel, and visitors.(e) The CBSCC Facility Director or, designee, shall appoint a safety officer.(f) The CBSCC shall have an emergency preparedness program designed to provide for the effective utilization of available resources so consumer care can be continued during a disaster. The CBSCC shall evaluate the emergency preparedness program annually and update as needed.(g) Policies for the use and control of personal electrical equipment shall be developed and implemented.(h) The CBSCC shall have an emergency power system to provide lighting throughout the facility.(i) The CBSCC Facility Director shall ensure there is a written plan to respond to internal and external disasters. External disasters include, but are not limited to, tornadoes, explosions, and chemical spills.(j) All CBSCCs shall be inspected annually by designated fire and safety officials of the municipality who exercise fire/safety jurisdiction in the facility's location which results in the facility being allowed to continue to operate.(k) The CBSCC shall have a written Infection Control Program and staff shall be knowledgeable of Center for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines for Tuberculosis and of the Blood Borne Pathogens Standard, location of spill kits, masks, and other personal protective equipment.(l) The CBSCC shall have a written Hazardous Communication Program and staff shall be knowledgeable of chemicals in the workplace, location of Material Safety Data Sheets, personal protective equipment; and toxic or flammable substances shall be stored in approved locked storage cabinets.(m) Compliance with 450:23-21-1 shall be determined by visual observation, posted evacuation plans and a review of policy/procedures, regulatory or internal inspection reports, training documentation and other supporting documentation provided.