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It outlines how to form a team or designate a risk management employee while ensuring whole-office involvement via communication, training, and implementation. 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Even when led by a representative, the entire dental office team should participate through communication, training, and implementation.","Answer",{"name":111,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":112},"What major types of emergencies should be addressed in the risk evaluation?",{"text":113,"@type":109},"The plan should consider medical emergencies, detonated bomb threats, fire or gas leaks, weather events such as earthquakes and floods, structural collapse, and workplace violence.",{"name":115,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":116},"What are the minimum elements required for an OSHA emergency action plan?",{"text":117,"@type":109},"The plan should include procedures for reporting emergencies, evacuation and exit route assignments, accounting for all employees and patients after evacuation, rescue or medical duties, and the name and job title of every employee with an explanation of their responsibilities.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":78,"og:type":120,"og:title":59,"og:site_name":91,"og:description":61},"article",{"robots":122,"canonical":78},"index,follow",{"doc_id":124,"site_id":56},354591,1791188157,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":127},{"doc_id":124,"user_id":128,"nickname":88,"user_avatar":129,"doc_module":9,"category_id":35,"category_name":36,"doc_title":59,"doc_description":61,"doc_content":130,"file_id":131,"file_url":132,"file_type":133,"file_size":134,"view_count":47,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":9,"is_downloadable":9,"audit_status":9,"page_count":135,"language":136,"language_code":57,"site_id":56,"html_lang":57,"table_of_contents":137,"faqs":138,"seo_title":139,"seo_description":61,"update_tm":140,"read_time":76},687207024478,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_a8503ba1806abce46bf441b54a3ca4cd","Emergency Response Plan  \nDeveloping an Emergency Response Plan  \nAs a practice owner, you likely already have some form of an emergency response plan developed foryour practice. Our desire here is to guide you in thinking about the varying risk exposures which are present in your day to day operations, so in the time of an emergency you are prepared to execute your plans without question. This is a process that could be put together as a team, or designated to a key employee who handles office risk management. Even if handled by a designated representative, good communication, training and implementation will require the entire dental office team to be involved.  \nThere are a number of risk factors to consider addressing in both your Safety Plan and your Action Plan. Some events may require mobilization of staff to address the concern, while other events could result ina building evacuation or building lock-down. These may include:  \n• Medical Emergency (staff or patient)  \n• Detonated Bomb  \n• Fire or Gas Leak  \n• Weather Events-Earthquake, Mudslide, Flood, Tornado  \n• Structural Collapse  \n• Workplace Violence  \nYour office Safety Plan is an evaluation of all hazards and risks within your office and how to improve upon your surroundings for the best possible outcomes. Much of this involves ongoing maintenance checks, developing procedures, and training. A number of these tasks can be done on a monthly basis to make the process efficient and seamless.  \nWhat are the components ofa great safety plan? OSHA advises the following are essential:  \n• Management commitment  \n• Staff and management accountability  \n• Employee involvement  \n• Hazard identification and control  \n• Accident investigation  \n• Employee training (ongoing)  \n• Plan evaluation  \nA basic office safety plan will review a number of components both inside and outside the building to assure your action plan will be successful. In developing this plan, be sure to address some of these most common concerns related to medical office hazards.  \n• Tripping hazards  \n• Maintenance and building updates  \n• Clean up of spills  \n• Clear fire exits free from obstacles  \n• Exit stairs and doors equipped with signage  \n• Housekeeping  \n• Test and replace batteries in fire alarms 2x yearly  \n• Check emergency kit for replacement supplies, expired meds (on a regular schedule)  \n• Floor plan diagrams and evacuation route (posted in multiple locations)  \n• Emergency contact numbers (posted in multiple locations)  \n• Annual inspection/tagging of fire extinguisher(s)  \n• Inspection of emergency lighting and exit lighting monthly (to include batteries)  \n• Repairs of damaged or malfunctioning equipment, plumbing, carpets, tiles, [etc. as](etc. as) soon as noticed  \n• Avoid overload of electrical outlets  \nEmergency lighting (battery-powered or direct-wired into an emergency power supply) should be provided for the illumination of all paths of egress (including stairways) . All emergency lighting fixtures should be inspected and tested at least monthly to verify that they are operable and that the beams are properly aimed.  \nExit signage is critical in moving those persons unfamiliar with the building out quickly and safely. While many of these items are available in a local hardware store, internet shopping has made purchasing tools for your office simple and affordable.  \n\n| LED/Battery Backup of Exit Signage | | | Prices start at\u003Cbr>$20.00 Basic Battery Operated $30.00 Includes Dual LFI Lights $56.00 Pack of 2 Signs $139.00 Pack of 4 Signs |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Flat Exit Signage for Doors | |  | $5.99 Pack of 3 Signs |\n\nFire extinguishers which are easily accessible and in good working order are critical to contain a small fire, or keep a fire at bay while everyone is evacuated from the building. Commercial grade fire extinguishers vary in pricing from $60.00 to $150.00 depending on the size and features. There are many types of extinguishers and a professional fire supp","cbCaiiG8zN2Jc41i","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiG8zN2Jc41i","pdf",1484013,7,"English","# Emergency Response Plan\n## Developing Your Emergency Action Plan\n## Minimum Elements of an Emergency Action Plan (OSHA)","[{\"question\":\"Who should be involved in developing and executing an emergency response plan?\",\"answer\":\"The plan can be assembled by a team or assigned to a key employee responsible for office risk management. 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