ARF ARF Emergency Procedures 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What document must every ARF maintain that outlines procedures for fire, earthquake, and other emergencies?
- A written Emergency Disaster Plan (EDP) (Correct answer)
- A verbal emergency briefing log
- A DSS-issued standard emergency checklist
- An annual county emergency preparedness certificate
Correct answer: A written Emergency Disaster Plan (EDP)
Every ARF must maintain a written Emergency Disaster Plan that covers responses to fire, earthquake, and other emergencies.
Question 2: How often must ARFs conduct fire drills with residents?
- At least quarterly (every 3 months) (Correct answer)
- Once per year
- Monthly
- Only at initial licensing and at renewal
Correct answer: At least quarterly (every 3 months)
ARFs are required to conduct fire drills with all residents at least once every quarter.
Question 3: What must be posted in each bedroom and common area of an ARF regarding emergencies?
- An evacuation route diagram (Correct answer)
- A list of resident medications
- The facility administrator's home phone number
- The names of all on-duty staff
Correct answer: An evacuation route diagram
Clearly marked evacuation route diagrams must be posted in each bedroom and common area so residents and staff can quickly identify exit paths.
Question 4: When must an ARF contact DSS following a resident's death at the facility?
- Within 24 hours of the death (Correct answer)
- Within 72 hours of the death
- Only if the death was unexpected
- At the next regular inspection visit
Correct answer: Within 24 hours of the death
ARFs must notify DSS within 24 hours of any resident death occurring at the facility.
Question 5: Which of the following is an ARF required to have accessible and functional in each facility?
- Working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors (Correct answer)
- An automated external defibrillator (AED) on every floor
- An onsite nurse available 24/7
- A dedicated emergency generator for full facility power
Correct answer: Working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
ARFs must have working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in required locations throughout the facility.
Question 6: What must an ARF staff member do first when a resident is missing from the facility?
- Conduct an immediate search of the facility and grounds, then contact emergency services if not found (Correct answer)
- Wait one hour before calling 911
- Notify the resident's family before contacting emergency services
- File a missing person report with DSS before calling police
Correct answer: Conduct an immediate search of the facility and grounds, then contact emergency services if not found
Staff must immediately search the facility and surrounding grounds; if the resident is not found, emergency services (911) must be contacted without delay.
ARF ARF Emergency Procedures 1
What document must every ARF maintain that outlines procedures for fire, earthquake, and other emergencies?