RCFE Emergency and Disaster Preparedness 2

Question 1

Under Title 22, what must an RCFE's written emergency and disaster plan include?

Accepted Answer

Evacuation procedures, transportation resources, communication protocols, and roles of staff during emergencies

Answer

Only the name of the facility's insurance provider

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A list of all residents' next-of-kin contact information only

Answer

Disaster preparedness is addressed verbally; no written plan is required

Question 2

How must an RCFE prepare for a prolonged power outage that could affect resident safety?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a plan that addresses how essential services and resident safety will be maintained during an extended power outage

Answer

Wait for the utility company to restore power without any advance preparation

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Evacuate all residents to hospitals immediately upon any power interruption

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Power outages are not addressed in RCFE disaster planning requirements

Question 3

What is the purpose of an RCFE maintaining a current list of residents with special evacuation needs?

Accepted Answer

To ensure staff know which residents require additional assistance or special equipment during an emergency evacuation

Answer

To satisfy CDSS reporting requirements only

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To exclude certain residents from evacuation drills

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To provide information to local news media during emergencies

Question 4

An RCFE experiences a gas leak during the night. What is the priority action for staff?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate residents immediately, call 911, and do not re-enter until cleared by emergency responders

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Turn on all lights to assess the situation

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Open windows and wait for the smell to dissipate before contacting anyone

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Contact CDSS first before calling 911

Question 5

How often must an RCFE review and update its emergency and disaster plan?

Accepted Answer

At least annually, and whenever there are significant changes to the facility or its resident population

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Only when required by a CDSS inspection finding

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Every five years is sufficient

Answer

Only after an actual emergency has occurred

Question 6

What should an RCFE include in its emergency supply kit?

Accepted Answer

Water, non-perishable food, first aid supplies, resident medication lists, flashlights, batteries, blankets, and emergency contact information

Answer

Only a first aid kit and a flashlight

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Only financial records and insurance information

Answer

A supply kit is not required if the facility has backup generator power