Identify emergency protection areas and devices.

Identification of emergency protection areas should include

  • basic eye wash stations
  • decontamination rooms
  • isolation rooms.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Why is orientation so vital when starting any new job in a healthcare setting?
  • What emergency protection areas and devices are found in types of healthcare settings?
  • Why are evacuation drills essential to the overall safety of staff and patients?
  • Why is it important for every staff member to know where all safety equipment and/or devices are located and how to use them?