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32 | Staff interviewed by the LPA stated that in an event of an emergency, the facility is equipped with an emergency generator that the appropriate safety member ensures has sufficient fuel and is always working properly. The backup generator ensures that power assisted devices for residents that require them will be immediately assisted in the event of a power outage (oxygen concentrators, motorized scooters, motorized beds for repositioning, and CPAP machines). If resident call buttons are inoperable during a power failure, staff will check on residents every 15 minutes until power is restored. Staff stated that if the elevators are not operational during a power outage, then residents will be assisted by "stair chairs" which are located next to each stairwell in the facility or by two person carry. Staff have been previously trained on the usage of stair chairs in 2023 and there is another subsequent scheduled stair chair training to take place for the staff within the next few months. Staff have documented training on the two person carry system in the facility disaster manual.
The emergency disaster plan for the facility includes evacuations of non-ambulatory residents, resident care during an emergency/disaster, elevator failure, power failure, disaster procedures, and 72-hour self-reliance. Non-ambulatory residents are identified on the resident roster. Methods of assisting non-ambulatory persons with evacuation if the elevators are not operational include removal by wheelchair, two person rescue carry, and the use of Stair Evacuation Chairs to remove non-ambulatory residents. The facility has documented Disaster Checklists for elevator failure and for power failure to organize appropriate procedures in the event of an emergency. At the time of a power failure in the facility, the elevator should automatically return to the first floor. If this does not occur, the elevator maintenance company will be immediately contacted for assistance. There are two evacuation routes out of the facility from the second floor, and evacuation routes/maps are posted throughout the facility. Residents who require assistive devices that require power will be immediately assisted if emergency power generators are not available. Assistive devices will be available for residents that require assistance with ambulation. During a power failure the resident will be assisted to use the Stair Chairs, or other assistive techniques as necessary. Staff safety monitors will ensure residents with ambulatory restrictions bring assistive devices (canes, walker, wheelchair, etc.) with them during an evacuation or relocation. These assistive devices will be labeled with the resident’s name prior to any disaster/emergency. Contd. on 9099-C
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