Table 1 Analysis of the questionnaire survey data
Questions | Ideal response |
|---|---|
Q1. Does your facility have any manual or rule book covering serious medical emergencies in which a person (resident, visitor) becomes unresponsive or his or her physical condition abruptly deteriorates? | Yes |
Answer: “Yes” or “No” | |
If you answered “Yes” to Q1, please answer Q2 and select one of the items | |
If you answered “No” to Q1, please answer Q3 and select one of the items | |
Q2. What is the first action that a staff member is required to take for the medical emergency? | Call first immediately |
Q3. How should staff members act in the medical emergency? | 1. Call 119 first |
1. Call 119 first and then examine the victim in detail | |
2. First examine the victim in detail and then call 119 | |
3. Report the situation and then follow the instructions of a supervisor or medical staff member | |
4. Immediately initiate CPR or other treatment for the patient and then call 119 if necessary. | |
5. Other action (please specify). | |
Q4. Does a medical doctor or nurse work every day at your facility? Please choose from the following answers: | 1. Works every day |
1. Works every day | |
2. Works part of the day | |
3. Does not work at our facility. | |
4. Other (please specify). | |
Q5. Does your facility periodically provide basic life support courses? | Yes |
Q6. Does your facility have an automated external defibrillator (AED)? | Yes |
Q7. Does your facility consult family members regarding what actions to take in the event of a serious medical emergency? | Yes |