Emergency Preparedness and Safety Flashcards
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During a fire drill, an administrator notices staff moved residents past the fire's point of origin to reach an exit. What evacuation principle was violated?
Answer: Evacuate residents away from the fire, to the nearest safe exit or smoke compartment
Residents should always be moved away from the fire toward the nearest safe exit or adjacent smoke compartment, never past the fire's origin.
How often must fire drills typically be conducted in an assisted living facility under most state regulations and NFPA Life Safety Code guidance?
Answer: Quarterly on each shift
Fire drills are generally required quarterly on each shift so all staff, including night staff, practice emergency response.
The acronym RACE guides staff response to a fire. What does the 'C' stand for?
Answer: Contain or confine the fire by closing doors
RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain (close doors to confine smoke and fire), and Extinguish or Evacuate.
Which document must an administrator make immediately available to emergency responders arriving at the facility?
Answer: A current resident roster with locations and evacuation assistance needs
A current resident census identifying each resident's location and mobility or assistance needs is essential for responders to account for everyone.
A resident using a wheelchair lives on the second floor. During a fire, elevators cannot be used. What is the appropriate plan for this resident?
Answer: Use a designated area of refuge or evacuation device and staff assistance per the evacuation plan
Non-ambulatory residents should be moved to an area of refuge or evacuated with devices such as evacuation chairs according to the facility's plan.
What is the primary purpose of a facility's fire watch when the sprinkler or alarm system is out of service?
Answer: To provide continuous trained monitoring for fire and initiate alarm procedures until the system is restored
A fire watch assigns trained personnel to continuously patrol and detect fire so occupants can be alerted while protection systems are impaired.
Portable fire extinguishers in an assisted living facility must be inspected visually how often?
Answer: Monthly
NFPA 10 requires a monthly visual inspection of portable fire extinguishers in addition to annual professional maintenance.