A facility has a written emergency action plan, but staff cannot describe their roles in it. What is needed?
- ARecirculate the plan by e-mail and have staff confirm they read it
- BPost the plan beside the front desk for quick reference
- CHave the duty manager assign roles on the spot during an emergency
- DRun regular drills that rehearse roles, AED retrieval and calling EMS together
Show answer and explanations
Answer
D
An emergency plan works when staff have practiced their roles, know where equipment is and can activate EMS, which requires regular rehearsal.
A
Confirming that staff read the document does not show they can carry out their roles under pressure.
B
A posted plan is a reference, but people do not stop to read during an emergency.
C
Assigning roles during the event costs critical time; roles should be assigned and practiced in advance.
D
An emergency plan works when staff have practiced their roles, know where equipment is and can activate EMS, which requires regular rehearsal.