Emergency Preparedness - EAPs

Emergency Preparedness is defined as:

• The process of planning and preparing for potential emergencies or disasters.

• A routine daily activity with no risk involved.

• Ignoring possible hazards and risks.

• Only responding after a disaster has occurred.

The importance of a written emergency action plan is:

• It provides clear procedures to follow during emergencies.

• It increases confusion during emergencies.

• It is only necessary for large organizations.

• It is rarely used in real situations.

The components of the emergency plan are:

• Hazard identification, communication plan, evacuation procedures, resource management

• Daily schedules, meal plans, entertainment options, travel itineraries

• Marketing strategies, sales targets, customer feedback, product launches

• Financial reports, investment portfolios, tax returns, audit schedules

The roles of everyone involved in an emergency are:

• to provide assistance, call for help, and follow safety procedures

• to ignore the situation and walk away

• to panic and create confusion

• to wait for someone else to act

Identify how to activate the EMS System.

• Call 911 or the local emergency number.

• Wait for someone else to respond.

• Drive the victim to the hospital yourself.

• Perform first aid without calling for help.

The difference between defined medical emergencies and non-emergencies is:

• Medical emergencies require immediate attention, while non-emergencies do not.

• Non-emergencies are more serious than medical emergencies.

• Medical emergencies can be ignored safely, but non-emergencies cannot.

• Non-emergencies always require surgery, while emergencies do not.

Emergency medical cards are important because:

• They provide critical health information in emergencies.

• They are used for shopping discounts.

• They are required for traveling abroad.

• They are only for identification purposes.

A __ is a medical illness or traumatic injury that has the potential to be life-threatening or progress to a life-threatening event in the absence of treatment.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a formal document outlining the steps to be taken in the event of a medical crisis or disaster.

• Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

• Patient Consent Form

• Medical History Report

• Incident Observation Log

Fill in the blank: ________ are professionals who are properly equipped and trained for any medical crisis or disaster.

• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

• Firefighters

• Police Officers

• Paramedics