Identification should include the following:
- Fire hazard—Responses to fire should include
- fire situation (RACE = rescue, alert, confine, extinguish/evacuate)
- use of a fire extinguisher (PASS = pull, aim, squeeze, spray)
- Fall hazard—Responses for preventing falls should include environmental modifications such as installing grab bars, removing loose mats or carpets, and clearing walkways and stairways.
- Other hazards—Responses to other emergencies should include use of facility emergency codes (e.g., for weather, utility failure, natural disaster, HAZMAT).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What regulatory agency monitors safety in rehabilitation environments? What are the penalties when standards are not maintained?
- What can therapists do to prevent falls among their clients?
- What safety procedures are specific to each clinical facility?
- What are basic evacuation procedures for people with disabilities?