Section 388-78A-2700. Safety measures and disaster preparedness.

(1) The assisted living facility must take necessary action to promote the safety of each resident whenever the resident is on the assisted living facility premises or under the supervision of staff persons, consistent with the resident's negotiated service agreement.

(2) The assisted living facility must:

(a) Maintain the premises free of hazards;

(b) Maintain any vehicles used for transporting residents in a safe condition;

(c) Investigate and document investigative actions and findings for any alleged or suspected neglect or abuse or exploitation, accident or incident jeopardizing or affecting a resident's health or life. The assisted living facility must:

(i) Determine the circumstances of the event;

(ii) When necessary, institute and document appropriate measures to prevent similar future situations if the alleged incident is substantiated; and

(iii) Protect other residents during the course of the investigation.

(d) Provide appropriate hardware on doors of storage rooms, closets and other rooms to prevent residents from being accidentally locked in;

(e) Provide, and tell staff persons of, a means of emergency access to resident-occupied bedrooms, toilet rooms, bathing rooms, and other rooms;

(f) Provide emergency lighting or flashlights in all areas of the assisted living facility. For all assisted living facilities first issued a project number by construction review services on or after September 1, 2004 for construction related to this section, the assisted living facility must provide emergency lighting in all areas of the assisted living facility;

(g) Make sure first-aid supplies are:

(i) Readily available and not locked;

(ii) Clearly marked;

(iii) Able to be moved to the location where needed; and

(iv) Stored in containers that protect them from damage, deterioration, or contamination.

(h) Make sure first-aid supplies are appropriate for:

(i) The size of the assisted living facility;

(ii) The services provided;

(iii) The residents served; and

(iv) The response time of emergency medical services.

(i) Develop and maintain a current disaster plan describing measures to take in the event of internal or external disasters, including, but not limited to:

(i) On-duty staff persons' responsibilities;

(ii) Provisions for summoning emergency assistance;

(iii) Plans for evacuating residents from area or building;

(iv) Alternative resident accommodations;

(v) Provisions for essential resident needs, supplies and equipment including water, food, and medications; and

(vi) Emergency communication plan.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 13-13-063, § 388-78A-2700, filed 6/18/13, effective 7/19/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090. WSR 06-01-047, § 388-78A-2700, filed 12/15/05, effective 1/15/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090 (2004 c 142 § 19) and chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 04-16-065, § 388-78A-2700, filed 7/30/04, effective 9/1/04.]

Chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 13-13-063, § 388-78A-2700, filed 6/18/13, effective 7/19/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090. WSR 06-01-047, § 388-78A-2700, filed 12/15/05, effective 1/15/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090 (2004 c 142 § 19) and chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 04-16-065, § 388-78A-2700, filed 7/30/04, effective 9/1/04.