Annual Update Training

Safety Committee 2014

Codes of CHAILRed Blue

Green Yellow Orange Black

FIRE(Code RED)

Response:

Evacuate Building

Assistance Needed

(Code YELLOW) Response:

TCI Action

Medical Emergency

(Code BLUE)Response:

Call 911 & Alert

Nursing Staff

Workplace/Community

Violence

(Code ORANGE) Response:

Lockdown

Natural Disaster

(Code GREEN) Response:

Take Cover

Bomb Threat

(Code BLACK) Response:

Call 911/Await further

instructions/ Evacuate

FIRE (Code Red) - EMERGENCY PROCEDUREGeneral RulesRemain calm and quietWalk in single fileDo not return to building until “all clear” is announcedFollow escape routes, which are posted by each exit

EvacuationEnsure all persons have exited all roomsClose windows and doorsTake keys and roster of residents/students and medication log Lock office/classroom doorGo to nearest and safest fire exitProceed to designated fire safety area (outside of building)

NotificationNotify Fire DepartmentNotify supervisor/on-call coordinator (if after hours)Notify Maintenance Department

Tornado (Code Green) – EMERGENCY PROCEDURE

The Tornado Watch is a weather bureau alert to the general population that tornadoes are possible. A severe storm system is approaching which may result in possible tornadoes.

The Tornado Warning is when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Tornado sirens will be initialed in the community. At the time, the following plan will be put into effect:

When the tornado warning is issued, the siren will indicate that movement into the basements and away from windows (hallway of the main floor for Academy, Knoxville South and Youth Farm Administrative Building) is mandatory for staff and youth.

Staff will proceed to a position in the basement/hall which is farthest from all windows and will provide protection from flying debris. Usually, this will be in the deepest point below the ground part of the basement. Gymnasiums are NOT safe in a tornado, and are not to be used.

Worplace/ Community Violence (Code Orange) –EMERGENCY PROCEDURE

Hostile or Aggressive SituationIn the case of a situation inside a CHAIL building , or in the community surrounding a CHAIL

site: Complete an overhead page or contact the Designated Person to trigger a lock-downDesignated Person by CHAIL site:

Academy:Primary: Front Desk Administrative Assistant x7236Secondary: Front Desk Administrative Assistant x7738

2011 Knoxville (South):Primary: Administrative Assistant x7901Secondary: Administrative Assistant x7774

2130 Knoxville (North):Primary: Switchboard Operator x0Secondary: Development Administrative Assistant x7213

Youth Farm:Primary: Administrative Assistant x6600Secondary: Administrative Assistant x6601

Good Beginnings:Primary: Administrative Assistant x7600Secondary: Supervisors x7634 or x7621

BOMB THREAT (Code Black) –EMERGENCY PROCEDURE

Treat each and every threat seriously. If staff receive a threat from an individual reporting a bomb threat, they should transfer the call to the CEO at x7218, or notify the CEO immediately. If unable to connect to the CEO-- STAY CALM. Talk with the caller and pay close attention to details, TAKE NOTES.

Immediately following the completion of the threat, call Code Black. All staff and clients will evacuate as though it were a fire. Do not touch or move suspicious items.

Questions to ask person making threat: When is the bomb going to explode? Where is the bomb right now? What does it look like? What kind of bomb is it? What will cause it to explode? Did you place the bomb? Where are you calling from? Who is the target? What is your name? Why are you doing this?

Spills & Leaks of Hazardous Materials

Procedure when a hazardous material spill /gaseous leak occurs at any CHAIL site:

• Contact the Director of Facilities x7233 or page for a maintenance associate immediately.

• Provide them with information about the spill or leak

• Evacuate all individuals who will not be involved in spill containment

If there is contact with hazardous material• Eye- flush eyes with plenty of water• Skin- wash will abundant soap and water• Ingested- drink plenty of fluids• Inhaled- move into fresh air

Publicity and Interacting with the media

ALL media inquiries of any kind and coordinated by the

Marketing and Communications Coordinator x 7206

This includes but is not limited to: Crisis

Investigative ReportingSimple Inquiries

Phone callsEvent that is news worthy

in your program

News Releases and Public Service Announcements:

o All news releases are developed and distributed by the Marketing and Communications Coordinator. If your program has an event or program information they would like to promote/publicize, contact should be made with the Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Infectious Disease Protocol

Personal Hygiene Interventions:Clean HandsCover Your CoughContain Germso Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough

or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. o Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-

based hands cleaners are also effective. o Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are spread in that manner. o Try to avoid close contact with infected individuals.o Avoid using items belonging to other individuals, such as phones or computers.

Facility Precautions:Facilities management will ensure that adequate stocks of cleaning materials and hand soaps/sanitizers are available prior to major outbreaks.Special attention should be paid to surfaces that come into contact with infected individuals during a significant outbreak. Door knobs and other commonly used surfaces should be wiped down every 4-6 hours.For the residential cottages where the residents are primarily responsible for a majority of the cleaning duties, extra support will be given by agency Housekeeping to ensure a sanitary environment.

Safety in the Community

o Lock your caro Park your car in an accessible spoto Stand off to the side of the door when waiting for someone to answero If there is an animal at the home and you want it to be tied up, call the house ahead of

time and ask your clients to restrain the animal’s movemento If you ever feel scared, leave immediatelyo If going into areas with potential danger, it is BEST to go in the morning, during daylight

hourso Know who else is in the house when you are thereo Know the exits of the houseo Dress weather appropriate & Keep a winter survival kit in your caro If you are in an area and gun shots are fired, go to the nearest location that will provide

protectiono COMPLETE your weekly itinerary in advance so office staff will be able to locate you at all

timeso If you feel threatened, do not let the client block you from an exit. Always remain

between the client and the exit dooro Keep your cell phone on your person o If your supervisor notifies you of a community safety concern, do not travel in that area.

Reschedule appointments as necessary

Please review Emergency Response Plan on the Shared Drive as a refresher for

situations not covered in this training.

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