Question

The best way to prevent injury from a fire in a healthcare facility is to train the staff on how to
use elevators properly.
evacuate patients from the building.
direct doctors to the surgical unit.
properly sterilize fire extinguishers.

Answer 1

evacuate patients from the building.

Training staff in patient evacuation and emergency procedures (including when and how to move patients, use of evacuation equipment, and knowing escape routes) most effectively prevents injuries during a fire.