Uncategorized RCFE Emergency Procedures 1

Question 1

During a fire evacuation at an RCFE, what is the correct order of priorities for staff?

Accepted Answer

Rescue residents in immediate danger, activate the alarm, confine the fire, and evacuate

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Gather personal belongings, then assist residents to exits

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Call the administrator first, then begin evacuating residents

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Evacuate ambulatory residents only and wait for fire department to assist others

Question 2

Which document should be immediately accessible to emergency responders upon arriving at an RCFE during a crisis?

Accepted Answer

A current resident roster with medical needs and evacuation assistance requirements

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The facility's marketing brochure and rate sheet

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The administrator's personal contact list

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The monthly activity calendar

Question 3

What should RCFE staff do immediately after evacuating residents to the designated assembly area?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a head count and compare it against the resident census

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Return inside to retrieve medications and personal items

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Wait quietly until the fire department gives the all-clear

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Contact family members of all residents via phone

Question 4

During a power outage at an RCFE, what is the staff's first priority?

Accepted Answer

Check on residents who rely on electrically powered medical equipment

Answer

Restart the kitchen appliances using backup generators

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File an incident report with the licensing agency

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Turn off all non-essential lights to conserve generator power

Question 5

What is the purpose of maintaining a 72-hour emergency supply kit at an RCFE?

Accepted Answer

To ensure residents and staff have essential supplies if the facility cannot receive outside assistance for several days

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To impress state inspectors during routine visits

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To replace the need for an emergency evacuation plan

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To store extra recreational equipment for resident activities

Question 6

When a resident with dementia becomes agitated and wanders toward a danger zone during an emergency evacuation, what should staff do?

Accepted Answer

Use a calm voice, redirect the resident with simple instructions, and guide them to safety

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Restrain the resident physically until the emergency is over

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Leave the resident and focus on other residents who are cooperative

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Administer emergency sedation medication without physician approval