S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-97.1500.1503

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-97.1500.1503 - Fire Response Training. (I)

All Facility staff shall complete Annual fire response training in accordance with specific duties and responsibilities outlined in their job description. Training shall be documented in a staff record and maintained in the Facility.

A. Fire response training shall address, at a minimum, the following:

1. Reporting a fire;

2. Use of the fire alarm system, if applicable;

3. Location and use of fire-fighting equipment;

4. Methods of fire containment; and

5. Specific responsibilities, tasks, or duties of each individual.

B. A plan for the evacuation of Patients, staff members, and visitors, to include evacuation routes and procedures, in case of fire or other emergencies, shall be established and posted in a conspicuous public area.

C. All Patients capable of self-evacuation shall be trained in the proper actions to take in the event of a fire, for example, actions to take if the primary escape route is blocked.

D. Patients shall be made familiar with the fire plan and evacuation plan upon admission and this plan will be reinforced during subsequent Fire Drills.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-97.1500.1503

Added by State Register Volume 44, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2020.