Client Right #2 & Emergency Disaster Plan Questions for Staff

sublimelivingmisa
Jan 31, 2025
1 min read

Client Right #2 states: "A right to dignity, privacy, and humane care."

It is best to be prepared in case of an emergency. Many unexpected emergencies such as wildfires, flash flooding, earthquakes or other disasters occur with little to no warning. That's why getting to know the home you work at is a critical part in being prepared and can help to ensure everyone's safety.

Please go to Dropbox at the computer, then:

-click on Team Folder,

-click on Training Folder,

-click on Monthly Tranings Folder,

-open #2. Emergency Disaster Plan Questions for STAFF.

All Staff should be able to answer these questions. If you are unsure of any question, discuss with your co-workers and management. Let's make sure we are aware and prepared in case of an emergency situation.

Please answer both questions in the blog section:

1) What does PASS and RACE stand for?

2) What is one way to ensure a client has privacy?

22 Comments

carmilia48

Feb 18

Client Right #2 reminds us that every individual we support deserves dignity, privacy, and humane care at all times — especially during emergencies. Being prepared is not just about safety procedures, but also about protecting our clients’ rights when situations become stressful or chaotic.

RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish. This means we first rescue anyone in immediate danger, activate the alarm, contain the fire by closing doors, and then extinguish it if it is safe to do so.

PASS stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep, which are the steps for properly using a fire extinguisher.

One way to ensure a client has privacy is by closing doors or curtains during personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, or…