Emergency Procedures 2023

Which event should you NOT dial 44 from hospital phone:

• Cardiopulmonary Arrest Code

• Stroke Code

• Fall Event

• Infant/Child Abduction

What is the first step you should take if there is a hazardous spill?

• Identify the substance

• Isolate the spill

• Assist injured/contaminated

• Call Security (911 internally)

Linen with human waste are not considered regulated medical waste unless visibly contaminated with blood, and should be disposed of in the soiled linen bin

• True

• False

Which of the following does a patient on contact/special plus precautions NOT need to do in order to ambulate outside of their rooms?

• Perform hand hygiene

• Don isolation gown in the front

• Don additional patient gown in the back

• Don non-slip socks or proper footwear

What is the correct order for steps one should take during fire safety/procedure?

• Alarm, Rescue, Confine, Evacuate

• Confine, Evacuate, Rescue, Alarm

• Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate

• Evacuate,  Alarm, Rescue, Confine

During a fire evacuation, you should:

• Move horizontally past the fire door, away from the fire

• Move vertically to a different floor, away from the fire

• Assist patients who are bedridden first

• Keep all of the patient doors open

How do you safely and appropriately use a Fire Extinguisher?

• Pull the pin; Squeeze the handle;  Aim at the fire; Sweep on top of the fire

• Pull the pin;  Squeeze the handle; Aim at the fire; Sweep at the bottom of the fire

• Pull the pin; Aim at the fire; Squeeze the handle; Sweep at the top of the fire

• Pull the pin; Aim at the fire; Squeeze at the hand; Sweep at the bottom of the fire

Which individual CANNOT shut off the gas valve?

• Respiratory Therapist

• PCD

• Charge Nurse

• PT/OT/SLP/rehab aide

Which of the following would you not dial 911 (internally) for?

• Infant/Child Abduction

• Fire

• Elopement

• Hazardous Spill

Our rehab department’s evacuation meeting location is:

• La Bagel across the street

• entrance to the "F" subway

• the Bandshell at Prospect Park

• outpatient therapy across the street