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03/11/0:3 TUE 11:U3 YAA tJ1ZJ4UL1i43 WJVZ.L Minnesota Rule 9555.9720 Page 1 of 3 Minnesota Rules. Table of._'hapters Table o contents, for Chap rxe 9555 9555.9720 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. Subpart 1. First aid kit. The center shall have a first aid kit that contains a first aid manual, sterile bandages and band-aids, sterile compresses, Ipecac syrup, scissors, an ice bag or cold pack, an oral or topical thermometer, liquid soap, adhesive tape, and money for phone calls. The first aid kit and manual must be accessible to the staff in the center and must be taken on field trips. The Ipecac syrup must be labeled with instructions to telephone the poison control center, or 911, or the participant's emergency medical care source before administering. Subp. 2 . Telephone and posted numbers. A center shall have a noncom operated telephone that is readily accessible. A list of emergency numbers must be posted next to -the telephone. When an area has a 911 number, the emergency number listed must be 911. In areas of the state without a 911 number, the numbers listed must be those of the local fire department, police department, emergency transportation, and poison control . center. In a hospital or 'nursing home, the emergency care team number must be posted. Subp. 3 . Emergency phone numbers for participants. For each participant, the emergency phone numbers of the caregiver, the persons to be called if the caregiver cannot be reached, and the participant's physician must- be readily available at the center. These numbers must also be available in vehicles provided by the center to transport participants. Subp. 4. Records of incident's. The center shall maintain records of all incidents involving participants, including illnesses; accidents requiring first aid; incidents requiring emergency medical or psychiatric care; incidents requiring a police report to be made; and incidents when a complaint has been filed under Minnesota Statutes, section 626.557, Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults. The record shall include the participant's name, the date and time of the incident, a description of the incident, the center' s action in response to the incident, and indication that the incident was reported to the participant's Caregiver. Subp. 5_ Hazardous objects, 'materials, or equipment. chemicals that are poisonous when swallowed or inhaled or that are damaging to eyes or skin must be stored in an area not accessible to the participants. use of scissors, knives, matches, razor blades, and other potentially hazardous materials by participants shall be allowed only under supervision. Subp. 6. Emergency equipment. The center shall have a flashlight and a portable radio or television set that do not require electricity and can be used if a power failure occurs. Subp. 7. equipment and furniture. Equipment and furniture http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/arule/`9555/9720.htm.1 3/11/2003