Fire Safety

What do you do if a fire occurs in a healthcare facility?  Every facility will have its own policies and protocols for this situation, but there are some standard nursing responsibilities regarding fire safety that you need to be familiar with.  In this lesson, we will review these responsibilities along with fire prevention tips and how to use a fire extinguisher..

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Explain priority nursing interventions during a fire in a healthcare facility.
2. Describe how to use a fire extinguisher.
3. Review important safety measures used to prevent electrical fires in healthcare facilities.