EMERGENCY EVACUATION OF NON AMBULANT PERSONS FROM

HOSPITALS, CARE HOMES, HOSPICES, SCHOOLS AND OTHER

PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

ALISON HAYWARDMOVING & HANDLING

CONSULTANT, SPECTRUM HEALTHCARE (UK) LTD.

Before taking part in the practical elements of this workshop delegates must ensure

they consider themselves fit and able to do so.

Please work within your own capabilities and take into account other delegates

working within your area.

Thank you.

EVACUATION EQUIPMENT

Why Do I Need Evacuation Equipment

PRESENTED BYSPECTRUM HEALTHCARE (UK) LTD

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

• Where does the order apply?• The order applies to virtually all premises and covers nearly• every type of building, structure and open space.• offices and shops;• premises that provide care, including care homes and hospitals community halls, places of worship and other• community premises• the shared areas of properties several• households live in (housing laws may also apply);• pubs, clubs and restaurants;• schools and sports centres;• tents and marquees;• hotels and hostels• factories and warehouses.

What are the main rules under the order?

• carry out a fire-risk assessment identifying any possible dangers and risks• consider who may be especially at risk : staff – visitors – service

users• get rid of or reduce the risk of fire as far as possible• precautions to deal with any possible risk left;• take other measures to make sure there is protection if• flammable or explosive materials are used or stored;• create a plan to deal with any emergency and, in most cases, keep a record of your findings; and review your findings when necessary

Who is responsible for meeting the order?

• Under the order, anyone who has control of premises or anyone

• who has a degree of control over certain areas or systems may

• be a ‘responsible person’.

What Equipment is AvailableMost will think of

EVACUATION CHAIRS

OR WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS?

• Evacuation (Ski) Sheets• Evacuation (Ski) Pads• Evacuation Straps• AlbacMats • ResQmats

• Rescue Baskets• Bariatric EvacMat

• Attached to underside of mattress• Cross belts & pulling handles under mattress• Belts secured and patient/resident moved from bed

on mattress• Mattress pulled by carers to safety• Used for vertical as well as horizontal evacuation

EVACUATION (SKI) SHEETS

EVACUATION (SKI) PADS

• The Ski Pad usually where mattress evacuation is not an option due to narrow corridors or staircases.

• It has adjustable cross-straps, two or three and high quality buckles.

• There are pockets at either end to enable the feet of the patient to be enclosed, where a vertical evacuation may be required.

• Recent innovation from Australia• Used in many different sectors – hospitals , care

homes , trains, aircraft, pubs, hotels & office blocks • Less expensive than Evacuation (Ski) Pads • Less well padded than Evacuation (Ski) Pads• Small and easy to store – “handbag size”

ALBACMATS

EvacMat Bariatric Evacuation

The Bariatric EvacMat is designed to assist emergency services personnel or designated moving and handling staff to evacuate bariatric patients or people from a location such as a hospital ward or other public or private buildings in the event of an emergency.

Has any of this type of equipment been used in a real emergencyYes

ROYAL MARSDEN HOSPITAL

The Royal Marsden Fire 2008

Risk – likelihood is low,Severity – could be catastrophic.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Started in a shop in entrance foyer, in a vending machine

June 2011

• More than 100 patients had to be evacuated after fire broke out at Leicester Royal Infirmary on 7th May 2011, • Five wards had to be cleared and the area suffered extensive damage in the fire,• One patient was said to have been slightly injured in the incident after flames were seen in Ward 8 of the Balmoral building,• Leicestershire Police have charged a patient with arson with intent to endanger life.

May 2011

Leicester Royal Infirmary Fire

Small fire on ward; Textiles and furnishings?

ROSEPARK CARE HOME FIRE31ST JANUARY 2004

Lessons from Fatal Accident Inquiry Report14 Residents Died

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A fire at Rosepark care home in Lanarkshire, which killed 14 people, could have been prevented, an inquiry has found. Fire safety plans have been described as "systematically and seriously defective".

Reflection

• With the correct planning – training and equipment.

• A safe evacuation is possible