Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Flashcards
6 cards from real RCFE practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 Emergency and Disaster Preparedness flashcards as text
During a wildfire evacuation, an RCFE resident refuses to leave. What must staff do?
Answer: Document the refusal, attempt to persuade the resident, and if the emergency is life-threatening, contact emergency services for assistance
Staff must attempt to persuade the resident and, in a life-threatening emergency, contact emergency services — they cannot force the resident but also cannot simply abandon them.
What is the role of local Office of Emergency Services (OES) in an RCFE's disaster planning?
Answer: OES provides guidance, coordinates community-level emergency response, and may conduct exercises with local care facilities
Local OES provides emergency planning guidance, coordinates community-wide responses, and conducts exercises that may involve care facilities.
An RCFE's only means of egress during an earthquake is blocked by debris. What training should staff have to address this?
Answer: Staff should be trained in alternate escape routes and debris-clearing techniques as part of the emergency plan
Staff must be trained on alternate evacuation routes and options in case primary exits are blocked — this must be part of the written emergency plan.
What mutual aid agreement should an RCFE have as part of its disaster preparedness plan?
Answer: An agreement with a nearby facility or organization to receive evacuated residents or provide emergency support if needed
RCFEs should have mutual aid agreements with nearby facilities to receive residents or resources during an emergency that displaces the facility's population.
How must an RCFE document and report a disaster that required full facility evacuation?
Answer: Complete a written incident report, notify CDSS, and document all resident outcomes and actions taken during the event
Full evacuations must be documented in a written incident report and reported to CDSS, with detailed records of all actions taken and resident outcomes.
What is the minimum amount of water an RCFE should stock per person for emergency preparedness?
Answer: One gallon per person per day for a minimum of 72 hours
Emergency preparedness guidelines recommend stocking at least one gallon of water per person per day for a minimum of 72 hours.