63G-2.024. Safety  


Effective on Sunday, August 9, 2015
  • 1(1) All staff trained and certified in CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) techniques shall provide emergency care to youth as needed.

    25(2) Emergency numbers (i.e., Poison Control, 9-1-1, etc.) are to be posted, at a minimum, in the JJDOS’ office, medical clinic, Master Control, mod sub control areas and the kitchen.

    55(3) First Aid Kits shall be secured and strategically placed throughout the facility and in all vehicles. First Aid Kits are to be used in the event of an emergency and may be used as needed by trained staff.

    94(4) All facilities shall have emergency medication (e.g., Epi-pen) and suicide rescue tools (knife for life, etc.), available for use in the event of an emergency. All staff coming into contact with youths must know the location of all emergency response equipment and be trained in their use.

    142(5) In the event that emergency first aid or medical care is necessary, staff shall complete an internal incident report and forward a copy of the report to the nurse for proper recording in the youth’s Individual Healthcare Record.

    181(6) Should it be necessary to transport a youth for off-site medical services, all orders and follow-up instructions from the off-site provider shall be delivered to the medical clinic for proper implementation, scheduling of appointments, and follow-up of other scheduled appointments. The parents or legal guardians of the youth shall be notified as soon as possible in the event of emergency medical treatment.

    244(7) In the event emergency medical services are required, staff shall call 925725812592601.

    261(a) Any detention facility staff, contracted employee, teacher or volunteer has the right and responsibility to contact 927928012812821 (emergency services) if it is felt that a potentially life-threatening situation exists.

    295(b) If a staff calls 9-1-1, they shall notify the supervisor and Master Control as soon as it is reasonably safe to do so. This shall allow the facility time to prepare for the arrival of emergency services and ensure that the first responders do not waste time in locating the source of the emergency.

    350(c) The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that emergency use of 936236313643651 procedures are posted near telephones and throughout the facility. They shall also ensure that staff are trained or instructed on how and when to use these procedures.

    393(d) All available staff shall respond and render emergency care until Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrives. Master Control shall ensure that staff members are in place to expedite access to the injured youth or staff by EMS.

    430(8) Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and Disaster Plans.

    439(a) Each Superintendent, or designee, shall have a planned and comprehensive approach to effectively manage emergencies and disaster events, including those that require the detention facility to re-locate its youths and staff while maintaining operations, safety, and security. The Superintendent shall oversee the development of a Disaster Plan and a COOP Plan that are coordinated or one comprehensive plan that incorporates both.

    501(b) The Superintendent shall designate a staff member to oversee disaster and COOP coordination.

    515(c) The Disaster Plan shall address, but not be limited to, fire and fire prevention/evacuation, severe weather, major disturbances, bomb threats, hostage situations, chemical spills, flooding, and terrorism threats or acts.

    546Rulemaking Authority 548985.601(9)(b) FS. 550Law Implemented 552985.601(9)(b)3., 5537. FS. History–New 8-9-15.

     

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