Emergency Response and Crisis Management Flashcards
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What does the NCCHC standard for emergency services in correctional facilities require regarding first-aid training?
Answer: All healthcare staff should be trained, and security staff should have basic first-aid skills
NCCHC standards expect healthcare staff to be trained in emergency response and recommend that security staff have basic first-aid competencies.
When an incarcerated patient experiences an opioid overdose, what is the first-line pharmacological intervention?
Answer: Naloxone (Narcan)
Naloxone rapidly reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression and is the standard emergency treatment for opioid overdose.
Which of the following best describes 'continuity of care' during a correctional facility emergency?
Answer: Maintaining access to critical medications and treatments even during facility disruptions
Continuity of care means essential medications and treatments for chronic or serious conditions are not interrupted by emergencies.
A correctional health professional discovers smoke and a potential fire in the housing unit. What is the appropriate initial action?
Answer: Activate the emergency alarm and follow the facility evacuation plan
Activating the alarm and following the facility's evacuation protocol is the correct initial response to ensure life safety.
Which of the following is an important consideration when planning for disaster preparedness in a correctional health setting?
Answer: Ensuring a minimum 72-hour supply of critical medications and medical equipment
NCCHC and FEMA guidelines recommend that facilities maintain at least a 72-hour supply of essential medications and supplies for disaster scenarios.
When a correctional facility must manage multiple simultaneous medical emergencies, which principle should guide health staff prioritization?
Answer: Triage based on clinical acuity and life-threat severity
Mass casualty triage principles prioritize patients by clinical acuity—those with life-threatening but survivable conditions receive care first.