6400.112(a) | There were several failed fire drills this past year. On 2/5/2019, Individual #2 evacuated in 2 minutes & 40 seconds, Individual #3 evacuated in 2 minutes & 35 seconds and Individual #4 evacuated in 2 minutes & 45 seconds. On 2/11/2019, Individual #3 evacuated in 4 minutes & 20 seconds and Individual #4 evacuated in 4 minutes & 22 seconds. On 5/25/2019, Individual #3 evacuated in 2 minutes & 50 seconds. On 6/3/2019, Individual #2 evacuated in 2 minutes and 57 seconds and Individual #3 evacuated in 3 minutes & 10 seconds. On 9/18/2019, Individual #3 evacuated in 4 minutes. On 9/21/2019, Individual #2 evacuated in 4 minutes & 19 seconds, Individual #3 evacuated in 15 minutes & 83 seconds and Individual #4 evacuated in 7 minutes & 30 seconds. | An unannounced fire drill shall be held at least once a month. | 1. Provider will ensure that monthly fire drills are completed and that all individuals are able to evacuate in under 2.5 minutes or the time specified by a fire safety expert.
2. The site is in the process of two changes to aid in fire safety and evacuation times. The site requested PCP approval for one consumer for use of a wheelchair for safety as her gait is unsteady and she expresses fear of walking, especially when it is necessary to move at a faster pace. The site requested caster wheels be installed on each client¿s recliner to eliminate the need to transfer back to a wheelchair. The site will continue to practice drills monthly and repeat fire drills, should they exceed 2.5 minutes.
3. To prevent recurrence of this issue, the house supervisor and Program Specialist will ensure timely implementation of areas listed in #2. Additionally, the site has invited the local fire chief to observe a fire drill, and to offer guidance to ensure timely evacuation. The provider will discuss extending the evacuation time with the fire chief, should he feel that is necessary.
4. The Program Specialist, Site Supervisor and Operations Director will implement this plan as written. The Operations Director and Program Specialist will monitor monthly fire drills and assign additional drills should the evacuation times exceed 2 ½ minutes. |
12/15/2019
| Implemented |