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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 55. Standards and Criteria for Programs of Assertive Community Treatment |
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Subchapter 19. Facility Environment |
SECTION 450:55-19-1. Facility environment
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- (a) The PACT or parent organization shall obtain an annual fire and safety inspection from the State Fire Marshall or local authorities which documents approval for continued occupancy. Compliance with 450:55-19-1 shall be determined by a review of the PACT or parent organization's annual fire and safety inspection report.(b) PACT 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) Written plans and diagrams noting emergency evacuation routes in case of fire, and shelter locations in case of severe weather shall be posted.(d) Facility grounds shall be maintained in a manner which provides a safe environment for consumers, personnel, and visitors.(e) The PACT's or parent organization shall appoint a safety officer.(f) The PACT or parent organization shall have a written emergency preparedness program for the PACT that is designed to provide for the effective utilization of available resources so PACT consumer care can be continued during a disaster. The PACT or parent organization 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 PACT or parent organization shall have a written plan to respond to internal and external disasters. External disasters include, but are not limited to, tornadoes, explosions, and chemical spills.(i) Facilities occupied by PACT on behalf of the parent organization shall be inspected annually by designated fire and safety officials of the municipality who exercise fire and safety jurisdiction in the facility's location.(j) The PACT or parent organization 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.(k) The PACT or parent organization 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.(l) Compliance with 450:55-19-1 shall be determined by visual observation, posted evacuation plans and a review of policy and procedures, regulatory or internal inspection reports, training documentation and other supporting documentation provided.