🔥 Fire Safety in Hospitals: Know RACE & PASS 🔥
Fire emergencies in hospitals require fast, calm, and coordinated action to protect patients, visitors, and healthcare workers. Every staff member should be familiar with the RACE and PASS procedures.
🚨 RACE – Immediate Response in a Hospital Fire:
• R – Rescue: Remove patients, visitors, and staff from immediate danger (prioriti
🔥 Fire Safety in Hospitals: Know RACE & PASS 🔥
Fire emergencies in hospitals require fast, calm, and coordinated action to protect patients, visitors, and healthcare workers. Every staff member should be familiar with the RACE and PASS procedures.
🚨 RACE – Immediate Response in a Hospital Fire:
• R – Rescue: Remove patients, visitors, and staff from immediate danger (prioritize those at highest risk)
• A – Alarm: Activate the fire alarm and notify the emergency response team
• C – Contain: Close doors and windows to prevent the spread of fire and smoke
• E – Extinguish / Evacuate: Extinguish the fire if it is small and safe to do so, or begin evacuation as per hospital policy
🧯 PASS – Using a Fire Extinguisher Safely:
• P – Pull the pin
• A – Aim at the base of the fire
• S – Squeeze the handle
• S – Sweep side to side
⚠️ Important Reminder:
Patient safety comes first. Do not attempt to fight a fire unless you are trained and it is safe to do so. Follow hospital fire response and evacuation procedures at all times.
Regular drills and awareness of RACE and PASS are essential to maintaining a safe healing environment.
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