Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 87823

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 87823 - Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
(a) Each licensee shall have and maintain on file a current, written disaster and mass casualty plan of action.
(b) The plan shall be subject to review by the Department and shall include:
(1) Designation of administrative authority and staff assignments.
(2) Contingency plans for action in case of fires, floods, and earthquakes, including, but not limited to, the following:
(A) Means of exiting.
(B) Transportation arrangements.
(C) Relocation sites which are equipped to provide safe temporary accommodation for residents.
(D) Arrangements for supervision of residents during evacuation and/or relocation, and for contact after relocation to ensure that relocation has been completed as planned.
(E) Means of contacting local agencies, including, but not limited to, the fire department, law enforcement agencies, and civil defense and other disaster authorities.
(c) The licensee shall instruct all residents, age and abilities permitting, all staff, and/or members of the household in their duties and responsibilities under the plan.
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.
(1) Completion of such drills shall not require travel away from the facility grounds or contact with local disaster agencies.
(2) The drills shall be documented and the documentation maintained in the facility for at least one year.
(3) Residents who are too ill to participate in the drills shall be excluded.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 87823

1. New section filed 6-7-91 as an emergency; operative 6-7-91 (Register 91, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-7-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 12-3-91 as an emergency; operative 12-3-91 (Register 92, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-3-91 order transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 and filed 5-13-92 (Register 92, No. 23).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1568.072, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1568.072, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 6-7-91 as an emergency; operative 6-7-91 (Register 91, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-7-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 12-3-91 as an emergency; operative 12-3-91 (Register 92, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-3-91 order transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 and filed 5-13-92 (Register 92, No. 23).