Emergency Preparedness and Response Flashcards
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What is the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) primarily designed to provide during an emergency?
Answer: A standardized organizational structure for managing hospital emergency response
HICS provides a standardized, scalable organizational structure that allows hospitals to effectively manage their response to emergencies of any type or size.
How often does CMS require healthcare facilities to conduct a full-scale emergency exercise?
Answer: At least once per year
CMS requires healthcare facilities to participate in a full-scale exercise at least annually, with the option to substitute a second exercise with a tabletop exercise.
What is the primary purpose of a Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) in emergency preparedness?
Answer: To identify potential emergencies and assess their probability and impact
An HVA identifies potential hazards, assesses their probability of occurrence and potential impact, and helps prioritize emergency preparedness efforts.
During a mass casualty incident, what does the START triage system classify patients with minor injuries as?
Answer: Green (Minor)
In the START triage system, patients with minor injuries who can walk are classified as Green (Minor) and are considered the lowest priority for immediate treatment.
What is surge capacity in the context of healthcare emergency preparedness?
Answer: The ability to manage a sudden influx of patients that exceeds normal operating capacity
Surge capacity refers to a healthcare facility ability to expand beyond normal capacity to handle a sudden, unexpected increase in patient volume during an emergency.
Which communication system is required by CMS for healthcare facilities to contact staff during an emergency?
Answer: A communication plan that includes primary and alternate means of contacting staff
CMS requires facilities to have a communication plan with primary and alternate methods for contacting staff, including provisions for when normal systems fail.