What Should Nursing Staff Do in the Event of a Fire?
In the event of a fire, nursing staff should follow the RACE protocol: - Rescue: Assist anyone in immediate danger if it is safe to do so. - Alarm: Activate the fire alarm system to alert others. - Contain: Close doors to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading. - Extinguish/Evacuate: Use a fire extinguisher if the fire is small and manageable or evacuate the area according to the fire safety plan.
