(c) A facility shall conduct a drill at least quarterly for each shift. The type of emergency covered in a drill shall vary from quarter to quarter, taking into account different emergency scenarios. An actual evacuation of residents is not required during a drill. While a facility may provide an opportunity for residents to participate in a drill, it shall not require any resident participation. Documentation of the drills shall include the date, the type of emergency covered by the drill, and the names of staff participating in the drill.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: |
 | Deficient Practice Statement |
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4 | Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above without records showing that drills were conducted on a quarterly basis, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. |
 | POC Due Date: 03/02/2023 |
 | Plan of Correction |
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4 | Licensee will conduct a drill and show proof to LPA. Also, Licensee will implement a process to ensure that they will be conducted during each shift ongoingly. |