ARF ARF Emergency Procedures

Question 1

What document must every ARF maintain that outlines procedures for fire, earthquake, and other emergencies?

Accepted Answer

A written Emergency Disaster Plan (EDP)

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A verbal emergency briefing log

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A DSS-issued standard emergency checklist

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An annual county emergency preparedness certificate

Question 2

How often must ARFs conduct fire drills with residents?

Accepted Answer

At least quarterly (every 3 months)

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Once per year

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Monthly

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Only at initial licensing and at renewal

Question 3

What must be posted in each bedroom and common area of an ARF regarding emergencies?

Accepted Answer

An evacuation route diagram

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A list of resident medications

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The facility administrator's home phone number

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The names of all on-duty staff

Question 4

When must an ARF contact DSS following a resident's death at the facility?

Accepted Answer

Within 24 hours of the death

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Within 72 hours of the death

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Only if the death was unexpected

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At the next regular inspection visit

Question 5

Which of the following is an ARF required to have accessible and functional in each facility?

Accepted Answer

Working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors

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An automated external defibrillator (AED) on every floor

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An onsite nurse available 24/7

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A dedicated emergency generator for full facility power

Question 6

What must an ARF staff member do first when a resident is missing from the facility?

Accepted Answer

Conduct an immediate search of the facility and grounds, then contact emergency services if not found

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Wait one hour before calling 911

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Notify the resident's family before contacting emergency services

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File a missing person report with DSS before calling police