In what order do you evacuate patients?

Asked by: Kim Tapley

General Procedures

1. Patients in immediate danger should be moved first.
2. They should follow a lead nurse into a safe area.
3. Move patients who are closest to danger first (non-ambulatory and ambulatory).
4. Direct ambulatory patients toward a safe area.
5. Have wheelchair or walker dependent patients escorted to a safe area.

What are the four stages of evacuation?

4 Stages of Evacuation:

• Tactical Evacuation. The emergency does not allow for any warnings to prepare to evacuate. This evacuation is immediate due to threat to life safety.
• Evacuation Alert. People should be prepared to evacuate the area. …
• Evacuation Order. People have been ordered to evacuate the area. …
• Evacuation Rescind.

What are the steps in implementing the evacuation?

3 Steps to Create an Emergency Evacuation Plan

1. Determine evacuation procedures and emergency escape route assignments. …
2. Implement a clear chain of command and designation of the person authorized to order an evacuation. …
3. Create procedures to account for all employees after an emergency evacuation.