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Emergency Procedures and Plans Assessment
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Date Completed:
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1. Emergency Evacuation Plans are verbally reviewed at your home visits and semi-annually practiced during a documented Emergency Evacuation Drill.
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True or False?
True
False
2. Emergency Evacuation Drills are conducted and documented twice a year; once a year during awake hours and once a year during asleep hours. Evacuation time should be completed in less than 2.5 minutes (if evacuation exceeds 2.5 minutes, you will notify your Case Manager on the next business day).
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True or False?
True
False
3. When considering Home Alone Time Authorization, the Case Manager can authorize any amount of time he or she feels is appropriate.
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True or False?
True
False
4. The AFC Member and Caregiver are asked to list an Emergency Contact who can assume care of the Member in the event of an unplanned absence of the AFC Caregiver. In addition, there must be a documented plan to facilitate continuity of care in the event of displacement from the qualified setting.
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True or False?
True
False
5. The AFC After-Hours Emergency Phone # is:
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Listed on the back of your hand.
Written on a piece of folded paper in the junk drawer.
Listed at the top of the emergency protocol in your Home Book.
6. The AFC Emergency Response Protocol states that the Caregiver should call the AFC Emergency Phone line for the following (after business hours) emergency:
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An AFC Member went to the emergency room with a persistent cough.
An AFC Member has had a cough for two days.
The AFC Caregiver made an appointment with the AFC Member’s PCP and gave cough medicine to the member.
The family cat is stuck in a tree.
7. The AFC Emergency After-Hours Call Protocol, regarding the AFC After-Hours Emergency Phone, states that:
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The system is activated only when the office is open.
The system is activated only when the office is closed.
The system is activated during all hours.
8. The AFC Member’s Personal Record includes:
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A list of people who want to know what’s going on and would like to be called in an emergency.
A list of the doctors who The Arc approves as good health care practitioners.
All of the family members’ and friends’ phone numbers so they A specific list under the “Emergency Contacts” section which can include, but is not limited to: guardians, family members, and/or AFC staff contacts.
9. Boomer is an AFC Member who exhibits choking at dinner around 5:00 pm one evening. The Caregiver administers the Heimlich Maneuver. Boomer appears well once the food is dislodged and continues to finish his dinner. The Caregiver:
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Does not need to notify AFC staff since the issue appears resolved.
Needs to dial 911 and can call the AFC Case Manager or RN directly when they have time.
Needs to dial 911 and then report the incident via the AFC After-Hours Emergency Phone line once the Caregiver and Boomer are safe and being cared for through the 911 emergency system.
10. On a Friday afternoon, Lacey, an AFC Member, becomes upset when her peer turns the TV and radio up too loud. Then the clock loudly strikes 3:00pm and Lacey throws the radio as she walks out of the house. The Caregiver is unable to follow Lacey. The Caregiver calls the police to ensure Lacey’s safety. The police bring Lacey home within minutes and leave once Lacey is calm. The Caregiver should:
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Notify the AFC After-Hours Emergency Phone line asap.
Notify the AFC Case Manager or RN asap.
File a police report and notify AFC staff the following week.
Thank you!
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