Emergency Roles & Communication
Who is responsible for coordinating the response in case of an emergency?
Shift Supervisor (or if shift supervisor not available - whomever gets there first.)
What are the primary and secondary evacuation sites?
Primary: The Wexford (across the parking lot)
Secondary: All Saints' Episcopal Church (3448 N. Taft Avenue.)
responsible to direct the staff on the evacuation procedures until the Shift Supervisor can report?
The first person reporting to the fire alarm panel will be responsible to direct the staff on
the evacuation procedures until the Shift Supervisor can report.
Why is it important to only search your assigned area before reporting back?
That way we know where everybody is.
During a drill, what is the first thing you do before entering a resident's room? (Or any room.)
Feel the door for heat/look for smoke coming out.
How is the fire alarm system activated in case of a fire?
Activation of the alarms/sprinkler system
automatically or pull stations by any employee or resident.
Where is the designated meeting point for employees/residents during an evacuation?
Why is it important to circle the resident's name on the roster sheet when you check on them?
So you know who is in the room; location of the residents.
What is the purpose of drills?
The purpose of these drills is to ensure employees are aware of the appropriate steps to take in case of an emergency.
Residents in apartments are to remain there with the door closed. This is called "Defend In Place"
If you come upon a fire, you should
R - Rescue any person from the immediate fire danger. A - Activate the Alarm
C - Contain the fire by a fire extinguisher if able or close the doors.E - Evacuate by reporting to the Fire Alarm Panel
* All of the Above
* All of the above
If there is fire/smoke in the front office area, what should you do?
Report to the alternate meeting area, which is in the dining room and DO NOT check the Fire Alarm Panel and Immediately begin evacuation procedures.
You could assume that most fire alarms are just drills.
True or false
False. Never assume that a fire alarm is a drill.
Where are the primary and secondary meeting places?
Primary: Front lobby by the fire alarm panel
Secondary: Dining room
During a Fire or Fire Drill, residents found to be in a common areas are to be...
Fire: evacuated out the nearest exit.
Fire Drill: stay in place in the activity room or dining room.
If possible, when an alarm is sounded, Care Providers and housekeeping should
1. Make sure hallways are clear of medication carts, hydration carts, cleaning carts and supplies etc.
2. Immediately report to the Shift Supervisor at the fire alarm panel.
Where is the First Aid kit located in the facility?
In the front office.
When the fire alarm sounds, you should first check the....
fire control panel, located just right of the front office door, to see WHERE the problem is.
Where are the two Emergency Disaster Manuals located?
The Red Binders are located in the front office and the kitchen.
If the fire alarm sounds during a mealtime, who is responsible for assuming responsibility for evacuating the residents from the dining room?
The Shift Supervisor
If possible, when an alarm goes off, the Dietary Staff should
1. Turn off all kitchen equipment, and shut all doors
2. Evacuate residents from the dining room.
3. Quickly walk to the front office to report to the Shift Supervisor and see
how you may assist.
At the Fire Alarm Panel, the Shift Supervisor will:
a. send a staff member to the problem area indicated on the Fire Alarm Panel to try to determine what the problem is.
b. Get the RED Emergency Binder and assign tasks:
- send staff to do a visual and verbal check of all residents in their apartments, and close all doors. - evacuate any residents in common areas
c. All of the above
C. all of the above.
Where are the fire extinguishers located?
There are fire extinguishers and fire alarm pulls located throughout the building.
Please familiarize yourself with their location as you go throughout your day.
What should employees do if they hear the fire alarm during a drill?
Go to the primary (or secondary) meeting place.