PASS Procedure
This is the first step in the PASS procedure when using a fire extinguisher.
What is pull the pin?
This is the first action you take when you notice a fire in a hospital.
What is rescue anyone in immediate danger?
According to the National Fire Protection Association, this percentage of reported fires occur in healthcare facilities.
What is "9%"?
You are in a patient’s room when a fire alarm sounds. Your first step should be this.
What is "assess if the patient is in immediate danger and begin evacuation if necessary"?
In an emergency, these healthcare workers are responsible for directing patient evacuations.
Who are "nurses and unit supervisors"?
This part of the fire should be targeted when aiming the extinguisher.
What is "the base of the fire"?
After ensuring patient safety, you must do this to notify emergency responders.
What is activate the alarm?
Patients in this type of medical unit may require total assistance to evacuate in a fire emergency.
What is "the ICU or a long-term care unit"?
A fire starts in a hospital break room microwave. What should you do first?
What is "Activate the fire alarm and contain the fire by closing the door"?
This is the most common reason hospital fires spread rapidly.
What is "failure to contain the fire by closing doors"?
This action ensures the extinguishing agent is spread evenly over the fire.
What is "Sweep from side to side"?
To slow the spread of fire, you must take this action before evacuating.
What is contain the fire by closing doors and windows?
During an evacuation, elevators should or should not be used?
What is should not be used?
Smoke is coming under a patient’s door. What is a quick way to reduce the spread of smoke into the room?
What is "Seal the door gaps with towels or blankets"?
When evacuating patients, always move them in this direction if possible.
What is "toward the nearest safe exit"?
Before attempting to put out a fire, you must ensure this for your safety.
What is "having a clear exit"?
This step in RACE requires using the appropriate fire extinguisher, only if it is safe to do so.
What is "Extinguish the fire"?
If a patient is reluctant or confused during an evacuation, this is the best way to encourage them to move.
What is "provide clear, calm instructions and reassurance"?
This is the first action you should take if you notice smoke coming from under a patient's bed.
What is 'Rescue anyone in immediate danger'?
This step in the RACE procedure helps notify staff and emergency responders of a fire.
What is "activating the fire alarm"?
If a fire is too large to control with an extinguisher, this is the safest course of action.
What is "evacuate immediately and call for help"?
Fire alarms in hospitals are typically found in these locations.
What are "building exits, stairwells, and nursing stations"?
Hospital supply closets pose a fire hazard due to these common materials.
What are "flammable chemicals and oxygen tanks"?
A small fire breaks out in a hospital supply closet. What steps should you take?
What is "Activate the alarm, contain the fire by closing the door, and ensure patient safety"?
If an evacuation is ordered, hospital staff should assist in this way.
What is "help patients evacuate in order of mobility, starting with those who can walk"?