RCFE Emergency Procedures 5

Question 1

After an emergency evacuation, what is the FIRST thing staff should do once residents are at the assembly area?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a headcount against the resident roster to confirm all residents are accounted for

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Call the licensing agency to report the incident

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Allow residents to rest and begin documenting the event

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Contact families to update them on the situation

Question 2

A resident reports that another resident is making threats and has a weapon. What should staff do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Ensure other residents are moved away from the area and call 911

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Attempt to take the weapon from the threatening resident

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Document the incident and notify the administrator the next morning

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Place the threatening resident in their room and lock the door

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'defend in place' for RCFE residents who cannot be evacuated?

Accepted Answer

Non-ambulatory residents are protected in fire-rated rooms with closed doors until firefighters arrive

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Residents are trained to defend themselves against intruders

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Staff barricade exits to prevent unauthorized entry

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Residents are placed near fire exits for quick escape

Question 4

An RCFE has a flood warning for the area. The facility is not currently flooded. What should the administrator prioritize?

Accepted Answer

Identify receiving facilities, secure medications and records, and prepare for possible evacuation

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Wait to see if flooding occurs before taking action

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Reassure residents that no action is needed

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Call FEMA for instructions before acting

Question 5

What role does the Incident Command System (ICS) play during an RCFE emergency?

Accepted Answer

It provides a standardized management structure so staff roles and communication are clear during emergencies

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It is a state licensing requirement unrelated to emergency response

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It replaces the need for a written emergency plan

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It is used only for multi-day disasters, not short-term events

Question 6

A new staff member has not yet completed emergency preparedness training. An emergency occurs. What is the administrator's responsibility?

Accepted Answer

The administrator must ensure the untrained staff member is supervised by trained staff during the emergency

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The untrained staff member should take the lead to gain experience

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The untrained staff member should leave the facility immediately

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Emergency training is optional, so this is not a concern

Question 7

Following an emergency incident at an RCFE, within what timeframe must a serious injury or death be reported to Community Care Licensing?

Accepted Answer

Within 24 hours

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Within 7 days

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Within 30 days

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At the next scheduled inspection