77 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 6, § 004 - Emergency Procedures

There are written emergency policies and procedures that ensure the proper handling of emergency situations such as fire, disturbance, and natural disaster, escape, taking of hostages or evacuations.

Emergency procedures are disseminated to the appropriate local authorities.

004.01 Specific plans and orders to be followed in the event of any emergency situation shall be made available to all facility employees. Such procedures shall be reviewed annually and updated as necessary.

004.02 All facility personnel are trained in the implementation of written emergency plans and orders. Evacuation drills are conducted and recorded at least monthly on each shift, and at least once every quarter are conducted when the majority of the inmates are present.

004.03 The facility shall comply with the regulations of the fire authority having jurisdiction. The facility administrator shall maintain documentation of compliance with Life Safety Codes, based on an annual inspection of the facility by the fire authority.

004.04 If emergencies occur they are responded to appropriately to minimize severity. Emergencies are subsequently analyzed and the results are used to initiate or reverse a policy and procedure to prevent future occurrences.

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77 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 6, § 004