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Fire, Security and Workplace Emergencies

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Do you know what to do if there is an emergency at your work? Depending on the severity and nature of the emergency this could mean anything from keeping residents calm and comfortable, to assisting with a facility-wide evacuation.

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In Australia, during an emergency situation, healthcare providers are required to maintain quality care and services to their clients (Aged Care Act 1997). Depending on the severity and nature of the emergency this could mean anything from keeping residents calm and comfortable, to assisting with a facility-wide evacuation.

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Shan(Zoe) YAO
04 Sep 2021
It contain new information.
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Indira KC
30 Jul 2021
good knowledge
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Kannanthudawage Dulasha
28 Aug 2021
Very informative
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Haralyn Aldous
25 Feb 2021
good
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Constance English
30 Jun 2021
Fire safety is everyones responsibility.
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Rosie Bickerstaff
01 Nov 2022
Registered Nurse
content is great for awareness and as a refresher
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Betty Stevens
02 Jul 2021
In Emergency management, saving and preserving lives is paramount. This resource highlighted the importance of having an "Emergency Escape Plan" and the importance of having regular emergency training Policies & Procedures in place.
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Sally Lewis
31 Aug 2020
Excellent summary and to the point.
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SAMRHINA ADHIKARI
05 Jun 2021
Very Informative
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Janine Jouhari
27 Feb 2023
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great recourse with a lot of information
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