Dental Emergency Preparedness Checklist: Safety & Protocols

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Emergency Contact Information

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Verify emergency contact details for patients and staff are readily available and updated.

Patient Full Name

Patient Medical History Summary

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Relationship to Patient

Additional Contact Information/Notes

Medical Emergency Response

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Outline procedures for handling medical emergencies (e.g., heart attack, stroke, allergic reaction).

Patient's Pulse Rate (BPM)

Patient's Blood Pressure (Systolic/Diastolic)

Patient's Level of Consciousness (LOC)

Brief Description of Emergency Situation

Date of Incident

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Ensure fire extinguishers are inspected, evacuation routes are clear, and drills are conducted.

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Fire Alarm System Status

Evacuation Route Obstructions

Notes on Evacuation Route Obstructions

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Natural Disaster Preparedness

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Address procedures for earthquakes, floods, or other natural disasters specific to the geographic location.

Estimated Flood Zone Elevation

Last Earthquake Drill Date

Designated Evacuation Assembly Point

Specific Instructions for Earthquake Procedure

Potential Disaster Threats (Select all that apply)

Map of Evacuation Routes

Estimated time to secure building during disaster warning

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Establish protocols for handling power outages, including backup power systems and emergency lighting.

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Generator Status

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Emergency Lighting Functionality

Oxygen & CPR Equipment

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Check oxygen levels, expiration dates on supplies, and confirm CPR certification for designated staff.

Oxygen Tank Pressure (PSI)

Last Oxygen Tank Inspection Date

Flow Meter Calibration (LPM)

Expiration Date - Nasal Cannula

Expiration Date - Face Mask with Oxygen Port

CPR Certification Status - Staff Member 1 (e.g., Current, Expired, Not Certified)

AED Pad Expiration Date Checked?

AED Battery Voltage (V)

Hazardous Materials Management

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Ensure proper storage, labeling, and disposal of hazardous materials (e.g., nitrous oxide, mercury).

Nitrous Oxide Cylinder Pressure (PSI)

Last Mercury Spill Kit Inspection Date

Mercury Spill Kit Availability

Notes on Current Hazardous Material Storage Conditions

Amalgam Waste Disposal Method

Photos of Hazardous Material Storage Area

Security & Active Shooter Response

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Implement security measures and training for responding to potential threats and active shooter situations.

Security System Operational?

Door Locking Procedure Reviewed?

Brief Description of Security Personnel (if applicable)

Date of Last Security Drill/Training

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Brief Summary of Active Shooter Response Protocol

Staff Trained in Active Shooter Response?

Communication & Notification

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Define communication protocols for internal staff and external emergency services.

Emergency Contact Phone Numbers (Primary)

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Schedule periodic reviews and updates to the emergency preparedness checklist.

Last Review Date

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Review Trigger (e.g., incident, regulatory change)

Supporting Documentation (e.g., meeting minutes)

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