CALA Emergency Preparedness & Safety Flashcards
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Which OSHA standard is most relevant to protecting assisted living workers from exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Answer: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires facilities to implement exposure control plans, provide PPE, offer hepatitis B vaccination, and train staff on preventing bloodborne pathogen exposure.
What is the purpose of a 'go-bag' or emergency kit maintained for each resident in an assisted living facility?
Answer: To hold essential documents, medications, and supplies needed if the resident must evacuate quickly
A go-bag contains essential items a resident would need during rapid evacuation, including medications, medical records summaries, identification, and comfort items.
A staff member discovers a fire in an assisted living facility. What is the correct sequence using the RACE acronym?
Answer: Rescue, Alert, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
RACE stands for Rescue residents in immediate danger, Alert others by activating the fire alarm, Contain the fire by closing doors, and Extinguish if safe or Evacuate.
What does 'business continuity planning' address in the context of an assisted living emergency preparedness program?
Answer: How the facility will maintain essential operations and services during and after a disaster
Business continuity planning ensures the facility can maintain critical resident care services, staffing, supply chains, and communications during and after a disruptive event.
Which practice best ensures assisted living staff can effectively execute emergency procedures during an actual crisis?
Answer: Conducting regular drills and tabletop exercises with after-action debriefs
Regular drills and tabletop exercises, followed by after-action reviews, build staff competency and identify gaps in emergency plans before a real event occurs.
What is an 'alternate care site' agreement in assisted living emergency preparedness?
Answer: A pre-arranged agreement with another facility to receive and care for evacuated residents when needed
An alternate care site agreement pre-establishes a relationship with another facility to accept residents if the primary facility must be evacuated and cannot immediately return to operation.