Risk Assessment & Management Flashcards
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Which element is MOST critical when developing an emergency action plan (EAP) for an activity program?
Answer: Clearly defined roles, communication chains, and evacuation routes for all foreseeable emergencies
An effective EAP must specify who does what, how communication flows, and how participants are evacuated safely across all anticipated emergency scenarios.
A participant legally refuses to sign a waiver before a moderate-risk recreational activity. The activity consultant should:
Answer: Document the refusal, discuss the risks, offer alternative activities, and consult the supervisor or legal advisor
When a competent participant refuses to sign a waiver, the consultant must document the refusal, offer alternatives, and seek supervisory or legal guidance rather than excluding or overriding the participant.
What does 'transfer of risk' mean in the context of activity programming risk management?
Answer: Shifting financial or legal liability to another party through insurance or contractual agreements
Risk transfer involves legally or financially shifting the burden of potential losses to another party, such as an insurance company or a contracted vendor, through policies or indemnification clauses.
Which situation would MOST likely require an activity consultant to suspend a scheduled program immediately?
Answer: A fire alarm activates in the building
A building fire alarm requires immediate suspension of all activities and initiation of evacuation procedures, as life safety supersedes programming continuity.
In a long-term care setting, which participant population factor would MOST increase the overall risk rating for a group exercise class?
Answer: High prevalence of osteoporosis and anticoagulant medication use among participants
Osteoporosis increases fracture severity from falls, and anticoagulant medications increase bleeding risk, making these two concurrent factors significantly elevate the risk rating for physical activities.
Which practice BEST supports a 'culture of safety' within an activity department?
Answer: Encouraging open reporting of near-misses and hazards without fear of blame, followed by team review
A safety culture requires psychological safety for reporting all incidents and near-misses, combined with systematic team review to prevent recurrence—not blame or under-reporting.
When completing post-incident documentation, which information is LEAST appropriate to include in a formal incident report?
Answer: The activity consultant's personal opinion about who was at fault
Incident reports must contain objective, factual information only; personal opinions about fault are inappropriate and can create legal liability, and such conclusions are left to investigators.