Fire Safety
What does the acronym RACE mean?
R - Rescue
A - Alarm
C - Contain
E - Extinguish
How do you activate a Rapid Response?
Dial extension 400 and State: Rapid Response Team needed in Room and indicate if this is an adult or pediatric patient.
What type of device does Lake Regional have to evacuate patients and where is it located?
MedSled!
Med/Surge, PCU, SNF
Downtime Documentation
FormFast OR department specific locations
What is the Fire Alarm Activation Process?
•Activate closest pull station
•Call extension 400 to report location and visible conditions
•RACE: Rescue, alarm, contain, evacuate
What do you do in a Severe Weather Warning or Watch OR a Tornado Watch?
- Educate patients and visitors
- Ensure staff know what to do
- Take head counts of ALL Staff, Patients, and Visitors
Lake Regional is the only State Designated Trauma Center between what two cities?
Quick Response Guides?
All departments in the Hospital
What does the acronym PASS mean?
P - Pull
A - Aim
S - Squeeze
S - Sweep
Dial *70 on the hospital phone and announce overhead, “Active shooter (insert location)”. Run, hide, fight.
Lake Regional is the only hospital between what two Cities
Lebanon, MO and Jefferson City, MO
Emergency Response Plans?
PolicyStat
When you hear the Fire Alarm is activated, what do you do?
•Close all patient doors
•Do a head count of all staff, patients, and visitors on your unit
What is a Code NRP?
Called over head for any infant needing resuscitation during or immediately following delivery
What is the most common type of natural disaster?
Floods
What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?
Tornado Watch means tornadoes are possible. Remain alert for approaching storms. Watch the sky and stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information. Tornado Warning means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar.