Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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After an emergency evacuation, what is the FIRST thing staff should do once residents are at the assembly area?
Answer: Conduct a headcount against the resident roster to confirm all residents are accounted for
Immediately verifying that all residents are present and accounted for is the first priority after reaching the assembly area.
A resident reports that another resident is making threats and has a weapon. What should staff do FIRST?
Answer: Ensure other residents are moved away from the area and call 911
Removing other residents from danger and calling law enforcement are the immediate priorities when there is a credible threat involving a weapon.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'defend in place' for RCFE residents who cannot be evacuated?
Answer: Non-ambulatory residents are protected in fire-rated rooms with closed doors until firefighters arrive
Defend in place means keeping residents who cannot be evacuated in fire-rated spaces with closed doors, using compartmentalization to delay fire and smoke spread.
An RCFE has a flood warning for the area. The facility is not currently flooded. What should the administrator prioritize?
Answer: Identify receiving facilities, secure medications and records, and prepare for possible evacuation
Proactive preparation during a flood warning—identifying receiving sites and gathering critical supplies—ensures a faster, safer evacuation if flooding occurs.
What role does the Incident Command System (ICS) play during an RCFE emergency?
Answer: It provides a standardized management structure so staff roles and communication are clear during emergencies
ICS provides a scalable, standardized framework that defines roles (Incident Commander, Operations, Logistics, etc.) to prevent confusion during any emergency.
A new staff member has not yet completed emergency preparedness training. An emergency occurs. What is the administrator's responsibility?
Answer: The administrator must ensure the untrained staff member is supervised by trained staff during the emergency
The administrator is responsible for ensuring all staff—including untrained new hires—are properly supervised and do not take unsupported emergency roles that could endanger residents.
Following an emergency incident at an RCFE, within what timeframe must a serious injury or death be reported to Community Care Licensing?
Answer: Within 24 hours
California regulations require RCFEs to report deaths and serious injuries to the Community Care Licensing Division within 24 hours of the incident.