Part 4 More [Life Safty] Flashcards
(35 cards)
The LIFE SAFTEY CODE \_\_\_\_\_\_ 1-Is too often ignored by states 2-Must be used in every state 3-is fully voluntary for cities and counties 4-Has the effect of law in most states.
P.338
4-Has the effect of LAW in most States
** Meaning BECAUSE it is part of the REGULATION to follow life safety it has the FORCE of LAW behind it. ** Life Safety Code itself is not law, The National Fire Protection Association is a private, nonprofit organization. It is not a government agency, nor does it write federal regulations. **
Due to the compromised health and mobility of residents a primary emphasis is placed on superior construction, quick discovery of fire, quick notification of the fire department, and early extinguishment
Emphasis must be placed on removing patients from the room of fire origin and anyone directly exposed to the fire
The Written fire safety plan shall include? Where must plan be kept?
P.339 18.7.2.2
- Use of alarm
- Transmitting of alarm to fire department
- Response to alarms
- Isolation of fire
- Evacuation of immediate area
- Evacuation of smoke compartment
- Preparation of floors and building for evacuation
- Extinguishment of fire.
2- plans must be kept at the telephone operator OR
At the security desk.
An Employee hearing the fire code phrase must____
1-Exit the Facility
2-Help fellow employees as needed
3-Go to his station
4-Ask nearby persons where the fire is located
P.340
3-Go to his Station
** If you are the person who discovers Fire you must immediately go to the aid of an endangered person **
If you hear the “CODE” you must first activate the building fire alarm using the nearest manual fire alarm box and then shall execute immediately their duties as outlined in the fire safety plan ** “AKA your Station”
Under LIFE SAFTY CODE movement of infirm patients to safe areas of the exterior is \_\_\_\_\_ in fir DRILLS? 1-Required 2-Not Required 3-At the option of the local fire chief 4-Optional
P.340
2-Not Required
** In LIFE SAFTEY it is NOT REQUIRED, LOCAL ordnances may vary , but most deal with LIFE SAFTY.
** Drils ** Must be done Once a Quarter on every shift**
On the 9-6 (night) shift a coded announcement is OK instead of “Fire Alarm sound” ** Infirm and Bedridden patients are excluded from the drill (no need to move)
On discovery of fire involving a person, personnel shall immediately _____
1-Assist the person
2-Transmit a Fire Alarm
3-Aid the person and call aloud “FIRE”
4-Aid the person while calling aloud an ESTABLISHED coded phrase
P.340 -18.7.2.3-
4-Aid the person while calling aloud an ESTABLISHED coded phrase
** Code Phrase is to ensure Transmission of a fire alarm happens ** First Help person can Call out Coded Phrase to make sure someone sets off alarm.
Basic Action required of health care facility personnel are ____?
1-Removeal of directly involved occupants
2-Transmission of an alarm signal
3-Confinement of the effects of the fire.
4-All of the above.
P.340 -18.7.2.3-
4-All of the above ..
**These are the three basic things employees must do in a fire situation. However as part of the removal of the resident and transmission of the alarm A coded PHRASE must also be given to other employees to actually pull the FIRE ALARM
Often the most dangerous element threatening resident safety is ____?
1-Unavailibility of correct type of extinguisher
2-Slow thinking responses by personnel
3-Smoke Inhalation
4-First and second degree burns
P.340 -18.7.2.3-
2-Slow thinking responses by personnel
** There should be a fire extinguisher 75 feet from where ever you are.** and first and second degree burns are not life threating**
When and where is SMOKING PROHIBITED?
P.340 -18.7.4-
1-In ANY ROOM or WARD with oxygen or other hazardous materials. Any place using the “DO NOT SMOKE” sign.
2-If Classified as NOT responsible to smoke
3-If there are NO ASHTRAYS in SMOKE AREA.
* Also ashtrays must be self closing and METAL*
When a facility locks exits it must _____
1-Hire additional Staff
2-Use special locks
3-Get permission from local fire marshal
4-Maintain adequate staff to release doors.
p.340 - 18.7.3-
4-Maintain adequate staff to release doors.
A martial that, in the FORM in which it is used, will not aid combustion or ADD appreciable heat to the spreading of the fire is defined as\_\_\_ 1-Fire-resistant 2-Fire Coded 3-Noncombustable 4-Combustible
P.342 -10.3.1-
3-Noncombustable
*** Need to define what is “noncombustible” and what is “Fire resistant”
When is it ok to have combustible decorations in a resident room?
They are prohibited, unless they are FLAME-RETARDANT
Exception: Photos / paintings in limited quantities
Note: Implication for administrator. There are NFPA tests for most objects in the nursing facility. It is important to learn from all vendors that the products being introduced into the facility have met NFPA or NFPA required tests.
What is the limit SIZE and DISTANCE of a trash AND/OR soiled linen collection containers?
P.343 -18.7.5.5-
The container can be no bigger than a capacity of 32 gallons with in a 64 sq foot area.
-33 gallon capacity if it is a mobile container. **
If mobile unit is 33 or above storage of that container must be classified as a hazardous area.
Haz area: “1 hour fire protection barrier & automatic complete extinguishing system”
Are portable heaters allowed in the facility?
p.343 - 18.7.8-
1-Prohibited in a residents room, AND
2-Limited to 212 degrees in employee areas.
The purpose of a smoke tower/enclosure is to____.
1-Limit infiltration of heat, smoke, and fire gases
2-Contain construction costs
3-Improve the visual appeal of the building
4-Totaly eliminate smoke and gases.
P.345 -18.2.2.4-
1-Limit infiltration of heat, smoke, and fire gases.
In determining occupant loads in exit requirements what is the recommended sq feet for sleeping AND treatment areas?
P.343 -18.1.7-
120 for sleep / 240 for treatment
What are the recommended/suggested Slope for a:
Stairway
Stairway Landing
Ramp?
P.345 Definition of a: Stairway is: 20-50 Degrees Stairway/Landings is: 7-20 Degrees Ramp is: Under 7 degrees / with a width of 44 inches / Rise/Run Max is: 1:12 = 7 degrees
If you are standing in a resident room, what is the maximum distance to an exit?
P.345 -18.2.6.2.1,2,3-
200 feet
** 150 feet is the max of a corridor. AND 50 feet in a resident room that Exits the room.**
What is the required height and width of EXIT sign lettering?
P.346 -
6 inches High // 3/4 Inches Wide
** must also be CONTRASTING color. **
Aisles, corridors, and ramps used for an EXIT must be at least \_\_\_\_in width, clear, and unobstructed. 1-8 Feet 2-3 Feet 3-With in the residents ability to move 4-Reasonable wide
P.345-346
1- 8 feet (96 inches)
USED for EXITS
Exit signs MUST be placed so that a person is never more than \_\_\_\_\_ from the nears EXIT sign. 1-50 feet 2-100 feet 3-150 feet 4-200 feet
2-100 feet
** so if your walking through a facility you should see an EXIT sign at least every 100 feet**
Most FIRE barriers must have a fire protection of at least?
p.346
1-1 Hour
** 2 hours for any Vertical Openings ( Laundry Shoot), and if over three stories.**
What are the areas that require a 1 hour fire protection barrier and an automatic complete extinguishing system?
P.346 Haz. Areas that are: 1-Soiled Linen rooms (laundry) 2-Paint Shops 3-Trash collection room 4-Repair shop 5-Storage used for combustibles 6-gift shop 7-Kitchen
Smoke detectors must be installed?
P.346 (New Construction) No farther than 30 feet apart AND Not more than 15 feet from any wall IN, Corridors that have patient sleeping rooms AND in spaces open to Corridors.
some exceptions apply if each patient room is protected by an approved smoke detection system
What is the Minimum Distance to a fire extinguisher when in a facility?
P.347
75 feet for a CLASS A
50 feet for a CLASS B or C
