6400.110(f) | Individual #1 is both blind and deaf. Individual #1 has a personal vibration device to alert him to the sounding of the fire alarm; however, he will refuse to wear the device. The device was being stored in the basement and staff could not demonstrate how to use the device. Staff do not offer the device to Individual #1 for use. The fire alarm is not adapted to the needs of Individual #1. | If one or more individuals or staff persons are not able to hear the smoke detector or fire alarm system, all smoke detectors and fire alarms shall be equipped so that each person with a hearing impairment will be alerted in the event of a fire. | Staff began providing Individual #1 with the body device and are tracking his progress/reaction on a new form. The form has the following information: Refuse or Accept the device, Individual¿s reaction, staff response, comments and staff initial. All staff was trained on how to use the body device and to complete the form. Supervisor will review the form daily; program specialist will review the form bi-monthly. Completion Date: 2/4/2016 Person Responsible: Brittany Sanko Helen Keller Institute contacted re: individual #1¿s refusal to wear the body device and possible alternatives. They are compiling information re: Individual #1 for a possible assessment of his communication and safety needs. Target Date: 8/4/2016
Person Responsible: Brittany Sanko
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02/04/2016
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