TARRY HOUSE, INC.

Subject: Emergency Chain of Command		Procedure Number: H.S.18
Site: All Facilities		Written: 3/22/05
Issued By: The Executive Director		Approved: 5/16/05
Approved By: The Board of Trustees		Effective: 5/16/05
Reference Policy: H.S. 01, 03, 05,08,09,11		Reviewed: 10/6/08
Standards Reference:	CARF: Section 1, Criterion E ODMH: 5122-30-12	Revised: 10/6/08

I. Policy & Purpose

To provide an emergency chain of command during times of crisis.

II. Procedure

The following procedure is to be followed when decisions are needed during a crisis situation:

A. The emergency chain of command will be site specific Document:

B. Locations of the Emergency Chain of Command:

1. At the Tarry House Respite Facility, the Emergency Chain of Command will be posted in the Residential Aide’s Office and in the Policies and Procedures manual.

2. At Tarry House, the Emergency Chain of Command will be found in the Recovery Aides, Progress Notes – Notebook and in the Policies and Procedures manual.

3. Copies of the Chain of Command will be found in the Resident log & the emergency First Aide Kit carried by the designated staff person during evacuations.

4. A copy of the Emergency Chain of Command will be given to all staff listed the Emergency Chain of Command Document.

C. Notification

1. The staff person on site is expected to follow the appropriate procedures found in the Tarry House Policies and Procedures manual on how to manage the crisis, including but not limited to contacting the manager on call.

2. After normal business hours, the first manager contacted will work with the on-site staff person in charge of managing the crisis.

3. The manager contacted will assist in making the decisions required in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.

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Executive Director Date