Section 441.106.9. Emergencies.

       106.9(1) A children’s center shall have written emergency plans for responding to evacuations, fires, tornadoes, floods, blizzards, other weather incidents, power failures, bomb threats, chemical spills, earthquakes, or other natural or man-made disasters that could create structural damage to the children’s center or pose health or safety hazards.

        a.           The emergency plans shall include guidelines for responding to situations involving intruders within the children’s center and grounds, intoxicated persons, lost or abducted children, and evacuations.

        b.           Evacuations shall be practiced periodically.

       106.9(2) The emergency plans shall include procedures for annual training regarding the contents and implementation of the plans for staff, volunteers, or others who perform duties under a subcontract with the children’s center.

       106.9(3) A children’s center shall have:

        a.           Written policies and procedures for medical and dental emergencies; and

        b.           Sufficient information and authorization to meet the medical and dental emergencies of children.

       106.9(4) Emergency telephone numbers shall be readily available, including emergency telephone numbers for parents or guardians.

[ARC 8009B, IAB 7/29/09, effective 9/2/09]