REG109 - Hazardous Weather and Internal Disaster Preparedness (1.0 HR)
This course addresses both weather events and manmade threats that create dangers for long-term care residents and staff. Health care workers will learn how to prepare for and respond to such events.
This course addresses both weather events and manmade threats that create dangers for long-term care residents and staff. Health care workers will learn how to prepare for and respond to such events.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Contrast weather watch and weather warning.
- Explain appropriate measures to take for flood cleanup.
- Discuss the hazards and safety measures associated with ice storms, tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, and wildfires.
- Describe what kind of information might be gleaned from a caller during a bomb threat and how it can keep residents and staff safe.
Continuing Education Credits: 0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.