Home Care Policy: Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness

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What should caregivers do in instances of very small fires that are immediately extinguished?

  • Notify the Agency Director or Service Supervisor (correct)
  • Leave the area and go home
  • Evacuate the building
  • Call 911 immediately

What should you always assume about a client involved in a road accident?

  • They have a spinal injury (correct)
  • They are unresponsive
  • They need CPR
  • They have a broken leg

Where should you take refuge indoors during a hurricane?

  • Near a window
  • In a small interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level (correct)
  • In the garage
  • In the attic

What is the first action caregivers should take in the event of a road accident?

<p>Evaluate the situation and look for dangers to self and client (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT recommended during a winter storm?

<p>Drinking caffeine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should caregivers do for a client who is unresponsive and having difficulty breathing after a road accident?

<p>Place the client in the modified recovery position (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should caregivers evacuate during a hurricane?

<p>If ordered to do so (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a fire drill at a client’s home, what is important to keep clear at all times?

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What should be prepared for possible isolation during winter storms and extreme cold?

<p>An isolation-shelter in place kit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for contacting the Fire Department to provide fire extinguisher training?

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Study Notes

Emergency Preparedness

  • Know the location of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in the agency and client's home

Fire Safety

  • Keep exits clear at all times in the client's home
  • In instances of small fires, notify the Agency Director or Service Supervisor

Road Accident Response

  • Evaluate the situation and look for dangers to self and the client
  • Check the client quickly and give aid if necessary, but do not move the client unless necessary
  • Assume a spinal injury if the client is unresponsive or has a back or neck injury
  • If the client is unresponsive, vomiting, or having difficulty breathing, place them in the modified recovery position and call 911

Natural Disaster Preparedness

Hurricane

  • Evacuate if ordered to do so
  • If unable to evacuate, stay indoors, away from windows and glass doors
  • Take refuge in a small interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level
  • Listen to the radio or TV for current news

Winter Storms & Extreme Cold

  • Prepare a shelter-in-place kit
  • Keep fire extinguishers current and ensure everyone knows how to use them
  • Conserve fuel and eat regularly
  • Drive only if necessary and have a winter care kit in the car

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