in a healthcare facility

treating patients

in a facility:

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if a fire occurs in a facility, there is a method that hospitals practice called “RACE”.

REMOVE people from danger

ALARM, pull the alarm and inform coworkers

CONTAIN: patients in their rooms, close all windows and doors, etc.

EXTINGUISH: if trained, attempt to extinguish the fire.

burns of all degrees may occur.

first degree: will not blister. place in cool water. apply ointment.

second degree: may blister. clean carefully with soap and water, then apply ointment.

three degree: see a healthcare professional immediately.

how are patients treated?

what if a fire occurs in a facility?