Emergency Response Training During Fire Drill

Hard Safety And Infection Control Emergency Response Plan

A hospital's emergency response plan includes protocols for various types of disasters, including fire, earthquake, and bioterrorism. During a routine drill, a nurse is tasked with ensuring that all staff are aware of their roles in these scenarios. The nurse notices that several staff members are unsure about the proper evacuation routes and procedures during a fire. In the context of ensuring patient safety during emergencies, which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize?

Reassure the staff that as long as they follow the hospital's general evacuation policy, they will be safe.

Provide immediate training on the specific fire evacuation routes and procedures.

Instruct the staff to ignore the drill and focus on their scheduled tasks instead.

Identify staff members who are already knowledgeable about evacuation and assign them as leaders.

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