Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Flashcards
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Under Title 22, what must an RCFE's written emergency and disaster plan include?
Answer: Evacuation procedures, transportation resources, communication protocols, and roles of staff during emergencies
The written disaster plan must address evacuation, transportation, communication, and staff roles during various emergency scenarios.
How must an RCFE prepare for a prolonged power outage that could affect resident safety?
Answer: Maintain a plan that addresses how essential services and resident safety will be maintained during an extended power outage
RCFEs must have a plan for maintaining essential services and resident safety during extended power outages.
What is the purpose of an RCFE maintaining a current list of residents with special evacuation needs?
Answer: To ensure staff know which residents require additional assistance or special equipment during an emergency evacuation
The special needs list ensures staff are prepared to provide appropriate evacuation assistance to residents who cannot self-evacuate.
An RCFE experiences a gas leak during the night. What is the priority action for staff?
Answer: Evacuate residents immediately, call 911, and do not re-enter until cleared by emergency responders
A gas leak is an immediate life-safety emergency requiring immediate evacuation, calling 911, and not re-entering until cleared by emergency responders.
How often must an RCFE review and update its emergency and disaster plan?
Answer: At least annually, and whenever there are significant changes to the facility or its resident population
Emergency plans must be reviewed and updated annually and whenever significant changes occur, such as facility renovations or changes in resident needs.
What should an RCFE include in its emergency supply kit?
Answer: Water, non-perishable food, first aid supplies, resident medication lists, flashlights, batteries, blankets, and emergency contact information
Emergency supply kits must cover basic survival needs and critical medical information for all residents.