Title: Identify disaster procedures.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Understanding Safety

Identification should include knowledge of a disaster plan in case of

- a tornado
- an act of terrorism
- a mass shooting
- a lightning storm
- a flood
- a snowstorm
- a blackout
- a hurricane.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What safety precautions should a home health aide implement during a disaster?
- What conditions might necessitate moving the client to another location during or after a disaster?
- What resources are available to the client to decrease the stressors of a potential disaster?
- How might a home health aide help a client register for services offered by emergency agencies that target populations with special needs?
- What supplies should the home health aide ensure the client has on hand in the home in the event of a disaster?
- Why is it important to have a weather radio?
- What should be included in a disaster plan?