D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3258
The facility shall have detailed written plans and procedures to meet all potential emergencies and disasters such as fire, severe weather, and missing residents.
First aid supplies shall be readily available on each unit to each employee.
The Administrator or his or her designee shall regularly inspect each building and grounds to ensure they are free from hazards of any kind and that sanitary standards and infection control standards are met.
A written report of inspections shall be filed and maintained by the Administrator.
Investigations into the causes of accidents shall be instituted immediately upon an accident occurring; and after a thorough investigation, corrective measures deemed necessary shall be adopted within a reasonable time.
Each facility shall provide for safe storage and handling of flammable and non-flammable gases.
No storage room for flammable compressed gases shall contain an oxidizing material.
Each storage room for flammable and non-flammable gases shall be deemed a hazardous location.
Each container or cylinder of flammable and non-flammable gas shall be securely racked and fastened at all times.
Each cap of each cylinder of flammable and non-flammable gas shall be maintained in place at all times when the cylinder is not in use.
No carpeting shall be used in any wet work area, kitchen, and treatment room.
No throw or scatter rug shall be used, except for a non-slip entrance mat that is mounted flush with the floor surface.
The facility shall maintain all essential mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe operating condition.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3258