natcep day 8 part two
TRANSCRIPT
Fire SafetyNATCEP Day Eight
Objectives
• Describe potential causes of fires in LTCFs• Identify measures that should be taken to
prevent fires in a LTCF• Identify actions to take when a fire is
discovered• Identify examples of hazardous conditions
that should be reported for correction• Name devices that are used or activated
when a fire occurs in an LTCF• Understand proper use of a fire
extinguisher
Causes of Fire in the LTFC• Smoking/inappropriate use of
matches or lighters• Misuse of electricity• Incorrect disposal of trash• Improper storage of flammable
materials
Common Locations of Fire
• Smoking area• Waste Baskets• Kitchen• Laundry
Preventing Fires from Smoking
• Follow smoking rules!• Supervise residents while smoking.• Smoke in designated areas only.• Use large, deep ashtrays• Empty ashtrays into fire proof
containers. • Use smoker’s apron per
resident plan of care and/or facility policy.
Preventing Electrical Fires
• Unplug, label items “out of service” – report to the nurse & maintenance.
• Never use a defective outlet – report!• Never use frayed cords - report!• Never use extension cords or
overload outlets.• Do not switch an electric razor off or
on while oxygen is in use.
Preventing Fires from Oxygen Use• Open flames or smoking not
allowed in room with oxygen in use.
• Take measures to prevent static electricity.
• Electrical safety measures must be observed.
Action Steps when Fire is Discovered
Actions to take when Fire is Discovered• Follow the LTCF’s emergency
plan. –Know floor plan of facility–Know exit route– Location of pull box alarm, fire
extinguisher and fire hose–How to report fire– Facility plan and the NA’s role in
plan
Devices Used or Activated• Pull Box• Sprinkler System• Smoke Detector• Fire Alarms/Strobe Lights• Fire Doors• Fire Extinguishers: ABC
REMEMBER
• Never use elevators during fire alarm
• Leave room lights on for better visibility
• Clear hallways of carts, residents, etc.
• Evacuate ambulatory residents first
Fire Extinguisher
• Pull (the pin)• Aim (at the base of the fire)• Squeeze (the trigger)• Sweep (from side to side)