PPE & Gear
Name this item worn to prevent respiratory exposure to pathogens
Face mask
This drill prepares staff and residents to exit the building safely.
Fire drill
You must check this feature on a wheelchair before assisting a resident to stand.
Brakes are locked
You call for this code when there is a fire present.
Code Red
This body part should do the work when lifting — not your back.
Legs
Footwear requirement for all staff to avoid slip and fall injuries.
Non slip shoes
After this type of incident, staff are required to contact their supervisor without delay.
Team member falling
Before helping to lift off a resident who has fallen, a ____ should always be present to ensure proper lifting and check for bruises/wounds.
Directors of Resident Care/Nurses
You initiate a “Code Green” when this emergency occurs.
Missing Resident
If you spot a frayed electrical cord, do this first.
Report to Roger
This item is worn on your hands to protect from bodily fluids during care.
Gloves
This form must be completed by a supervisor and reported after a fall incident or work-related accident.
Incident Report
This body part should do the work when lifting — not your back.
Legs
You call for this code when there is a call to evacuate the building.
Code Orange
Report spills or wet floors immediately to avoid this.
Slip hazard
This item must be worn at all times and is used to prevent back injuries when lifting heavy weight.
Back brace
R.A.C.E Protocol
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
When a resident begins to fall, do this rather than catching them.
Guide them to the floor safely
You call for this code when there is a violent person present and 911 needs to be called.
Code Yellow
NEVER do this when a fire alarm is active and everyone is exiting the building in a timely fashion.
Block the exit