ARF ARF Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

During a fire evacuation at an ARF, what is the primary responsibility of direct care staff?

Accepted Answer

Ensure all residents are safely evacuated before attending to personal safety

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Call 911 before assisting any resident out of the building

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Gather resident medications and files before evacuating

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Lock unoccupied rooms before exiting the facility

Question 2

What must an ARF's Emergency Disaster Plan include regarding residents with mobility limitations?

Accepted Answer

Individualized evacuation procedures for residents who cannot self-evacuate

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A policy of sheltering mobility-limited residents in place during fire

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A contract with a medical transport company for emergencies only

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A note that mobility-limited residents should call 911 independently

Question 3

Where must ARF staff be able to locate the Emergency Disaster Plan at all times?

Accepted Answer

In a readily accessible location known to all staff

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Locked in the administrator's office for security

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Stored offsite with the facility's insurance agent

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Only available in digital format on a password-protected system

Question 4

An ARF resident experiences a medical emergency. What is the correct first action for on-duty staff?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 immediately

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Administer any available medication from the resident's file

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Contact the resident's family to obtain consent before calling 911

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Consult the administrator before taking any action

Question 5

What record must an ARF maintain for each fire drill conducted?

Accepted Answer

A written log documenting the date, time, number of participants, and any issues noted

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A verbal summary reported to the licensee within 48 hours

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A sign-in sheet signed by residents only

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A DSS form submitted within 30 days of each drill

Question 6

What must an ARF do to prepare residents for emergencies upon their admission?

Accepted Answer

Orient each new resident to the facility's evacuation routes and emergency procedures

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Provide residents with a written copy of all facility policies

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Schedule emergency training within 90 days of admission

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Post a bulletin board notice that residents should review independently