Emergency Procedures
What is the purpose of the lockdown policy?
To protect staff and other visitors in case of a threat (hostile intruder) that could constitute a life-threatening event.
Who are the identified staff to remove all occupants from danger should there be a fire?
Emergency SWEEPS
Who is responsible for listening to the weather radio when weather seems threatening and/or it is understood from weather reports that the chance of extreme weather exists?
Administration Staff or Preparedness Coordinator
How often does the health department put together a Strategic Plan?
What is every 3 years (same year as the Community Health Assessment)
True or False- We always relocate patients and visitors no matter if we have a threat to our personal safety or not?
False
What type of extinguisher do we use?
ABC or multipurpose
Where do you go when an tornado warning is in effect?
Interior portions of the building
Where can you find a copy of the RCHD Strategic Plan?
Randnet and on the health department website under public health data
What does the page of “Nurse White” mean?
Non-medical emergency
What are the 3 classes of fires?
Category A: Ordinary combustibles (wood, paper, cloth)
Category B: Flammable liquids (grease, paint, gas)
Category C: Electrical
How often do we practice tornado drills?
At least once a year
How is staff notified of new or revised policies?
Email, presentation in a meeting with evidence of communication in meeting minutes, distribution via memo, circulating a hard copy for staff to initial or sign after policies are reviewed.
What does the page “Code Blue” mean?
Medical emergency that could result in serious or life threatening medical consequences.
What phrase will be paged once it is okay to return to the inside of the building after a fire or fire drill?
All clear
What is a tornado WATCH?
Watch is issued when weather conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms that are capable of producing tornadoes.
Who is the State of the County Health (SOTCH) Report presented to?
Board of Health, staff, key stakeholders (ie: Healthy Communities, formerly Healthy Randolph), and community members.
What word will you hear paged if there is an intruder in the building is?
Lockdown
What does PASS stand for when extinguishing a fire?
P: Pull locking pin
A: Aim nozzle
S: Squeeze
S: (use) sweeping motions
What procedures/steps should be followed when a tornado warning is announced?
–Dial 2999 and announce that a tornado warning has been issued
–Repeat message twice in English and Spanish
–Move occupants to interior of building
–Reassure occupants to prevent panic
–Remain in safe area until notified danger has passed
Where are fire extinguishers located at the main health department building, including the annex?
All exit doors, the labs, and between the bathrooms near administration. There are 11 total.