Advanced Directives
Any resident without a valid order or current code status will be treated as _________
Full Code
When is an alarm “over?”
When an “all- clear” announcement is communicated by administration
Who qualifies as the Incident Commander in case of an emergency?
Associate Executive Director- Michael Lloyd
What defines an emergency?
An emergency is an unexpected and usually dangerous situation that calls for immediate action.
Independent Living residents are encouraged to keep this document on their fridge in case of an emergency
The file of life
Why is it essential to keep hard charts for residents?
In case of an emergency, chart needs to stay with resident.
In the case of an extended emergency, hard charts include resident evacuation code
What are the 3 areas to consider when an emergency is identified?
Evaluate the situation
Notify the appropriate people
Implement the appropriate procedures
What is the battery life of a portable oxygen tank?
2 hours
POLST
The CHH Emergency Preparedness Plan states that preparedness needs to be tested how often?
Annually
In case of an evacuation, what piece of equipment can be used to bring residents down the stairs?
Stair Chair
What is the proper order to don PPE?
Hand hygiene, gown, mask, gloves
Why is it important to have a designated Power of Attorney or Next of Kin?
New Jersey does not have a Next of Kin law.
In most cases, how long after a resident is reported missing, does SES need to notify local authorities of the missing person?
One hour
When dealing with a fire emergency, what does the acronym P.A.S.S stand for?
P- Pull
A-Aim
S-Squeeze
S-Sweep
What two methods does the CDC recognize/accept for hand hygiene?
Alcohol Based Rubs, and Full Hand Washing