W. Va. Code R. § 78-21-14

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 78-21-14 - Emergency Procedures

14.1. Emergency File. A center shall develop and maintain an emergency file with information for each enrolled child that is accessible to all staff members, including at off-site activities.

14.2. While children are off the premises, at least one direct care staff has completed a course in child first aid and has current certification in CPR appropriate to the age of the children in care.

14.3. Emergency Policies, Procedures and Plan. A center shall develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for responding to an emergency. The plan shall include, but not be limited to:

14.3.a. For medical and non-medical emergencies and for situations that could pose a hazard to staff and children, including, a fire, storm, flood, chemical spill, power failure, bomb threat, persons coming onto the premises whose health or behavior may be harmful, or kidnapping;

14.3.b. For evacuation from the center in the event of an emergency that could cause damage to the center or pose a hazard to the staff and children;

14.3.c. For evacuation from a vehicle used to transport children;

14.3.d. That considers the age and physical and mental abilities of the enrolled children; types of emergencies that are likely to affect the area; the requirements of the State Fire Marshal; and advice from the Red Cross or other health and emergency professionals; and

14.3.e. For documenting the review of its emergency plans with new staff during orientation and with all staff at least annually.

14.4. Evacuation and Drill Plan.

14.4.a. A center shall have a plan for evacuating the center or for sheltering in place during an emergency posted in each room of the center that identifies:

14.4.a.1. Staff members responsible for implementing the plan;

14.4.a.2. Procedures to be followed;

14.4.a.3. The location of the children's attendance records and emergency information; and

14.4.a.4. A diagram of safe routes by which children and staff members may exit each area of the center.

14.4.b. A center shall conduct with staff and volunteers and document an evacuation drill at least one time each month during its regular hours of operation, keeping a written record of the dates and times when evacuation drills are conducted;

14.4.c. A center shall conduct with staff and volunteers and document a shelter in place drill one time during the school calendar year.

14.5. First Aid Kit. A center shall provide a first aid kit for every 20 children that is stored where it is easily accessible to staff members. The location of the first aid kit shall be clearly marked and in view of the staff member. The kit shall be:

14.5.a. Equipped with band aids, a non-mercury thermometer, gauze, tape scissors, tweezers, disposable nonporous gloves, a first aid guide, the telephone number of a poison control center, and pencil and paper. A bottle of clean water shall be stored with or accompany the first aid kit; and

14.5.b. Readily available at all times, including in the outdoor activity area, on all trips away from the center and in each vehicle provided by the center for the transportation of children.

14.6. Telephone. A center shall provide at least one operable, direct-line telephone that is in the facility, is not a pay station or locked telephone, and is available during the center's hours of operation.

W. Va. Code R. § 78-21-14