Title: Explain methods of fire safety.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-II) > Section: Ensuring a Clean and Safe Healthcare Environment

Explanation should include

- elements contributing to fires
- types of extinguishers
- basic guidelines for use of a fire extinguisher pull-aim-squeeze-sweep (PASS)
- basic emergency fire rules and fire safety guidelines
- smoke, radon, carbon monoxide alarms
- rescue-alarm-confine-extinguish (RACE)

Devices should include patient mobilization equipment.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do professional communication and teamwork contribute to fire safety?
- Why is it important to keep all work areas clutter-free?
- What are the basic similarities and differences among the various classes and uses of fire extinguishers?
- What is the proper way to use a fire extinguisher?