Title: Florida Injury Prevention Programs for Seniors (FLIPS)
1Florida Injury Prevention Programs for Seniors
(FLIPS)
Professional Module
2Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, you will be able
to
- understand the fire safety issues for seniors to
include statistics, high risks/special
considerations for seniors, and components of
fire - be aware of fire hazards and how to prevent them
- install, maintain and demonstrate proper use of
safety devices
3Learning Objectives contd
- discuss various fire safety behaviors such as
- stop, drop, and roll
- escape planning and exit drills
- dialing 9-1-1
- putting out small fires
- cooling burns
- be aware of local, state, and national resources.
4Overview of FLIPS
- Professionalsphysical therapy, health education,
nursing, practitioners, researchers, etc. - Focusfall prevention fire safety and poison,
medication food safety - Satellite groups
- Janet LehmanFLIPS coordinator in DOEA. Email
lehmanji_at_elderaffairs.org
5The FactsNational Statistics
- The risk of death for people age 65 and over is 3
times greater than adults under age 65. Why? - less able to take quick action
- may be on medication that affects ability to make
quick decisions - many live alone
6The FactsThe State of Florida
- More fires occur on what day of the week?
- Monday
- Thursday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Friday
- Sunday
- Saturday
7The Facts contd
- Where do most fires occur?
- Most fires occur in the home and 80 of all fire
deaths occur in the home. - The South has the highest fire death rate per
capita.
8The Facts contd
- What are the leading causes of fires in the
nation? - cooking
- smoking
- heating
9Basic Fire Dynamics
- It takes 3 components to make a fire
- heat
- fuel
- oxygen
10Fire Hazards for Seniors
- Cooking accidents
- Unsafe smoking
- Heating equipment
- Faulty wiring
11Fire Quiz
- A pot on the stove is on fire
What Do You Do?
12Home Fire HazardsEliminate Them!
- Conduct a home safety survey.
- Exterior hazards
- lighting, shrubbery, visible house numbers, etc.
- Interior hazards
- survey each room of the house
13Interior Home Fire HazardsThe Living Room
- Check use of extension cords
- temporary/not under the carpet
- Fireplace/heating appliances
- creosote free
- fireplace screens
- space heaters (3 feet of space)
- Safe smoking practices
14Interior Home Fire HazardsThe Kitchen
- The most dangerous room
- Check cords on electrical appliances
- replace frayed or worn cords
- unplug appliances when not in use
- Use safe cooking practices
- never leave cooking unattended
- pot handles/covers/microwaves
- no storage in ovens
- Fire Extinguisher
15Interior Home Fire HazardsFire Extinguisher Facts
- Use for small fires ONLY!
- Operation P.A.S.S.
- Pull the pin
- Aim
- Squeeze
- Sweep
16Interior Home Fire HazardsThe Bedroom
- Use of oxygen
- shut off if fire starts
- No extension cords under rugs
- Safe smoking practices
- Know two ways out
- Accessible windows
- Burglar bars which are quick release to the
inside of the window
17Interior Home Fire HazardsThe Bathroom
- Hot water heater
- thermostat at 120 degrees Fahrenheit
- automatic shut-off
- Safety measures
- non-skid strips/flashlights
- grab bars/chairs
- telephone
18Home Fire HazardsSafety Devices
- Early warning devices
- smoke alarms/heat detectors most important and
check monthly - carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in a fire, most
people die from CO - Safety measures
- lifeline alerts
- residential sprinklers
- fire resistive clothing/upholstery
19Home Fire HazardsDetectors
- Smoke alarms/heat detectors
- purpose
- installation
- maintenance
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- purpose
- installation
- maintenance
20Home Fire HazardsEmergency Measures
- Know your emergency system
- 9-1-1
- enhanced 9-1-1
- reporting an emergency
21Home Fire HazardsEscape Plan E.D.I.T.H.
- Know 2 ways out of each room
- Designate a meeting place outside
- Discuss what to do about family pets
- Have a chain ladder for 2-story homes
- Practice it!
22The Fire PlanWhat To Do In The Event of a Fire
- Get low and go
- Get out fast
- Once out, stay out
- Call 9-1-1 from a neighbors home
9-1-1
23The Fire PlanWhat To Do In The Event of a Fire
- If fire gets on your clothing, stop, drop,
roll! - If burned, run cold water over the burn.
- Dont use home remedies like butter.
24The Fire PlanWhat To Do In The Event of a Fire
contd
- If you have to stay
- dial 9-1-1
- shut down heat/air conditioning unit
- fill the bathtub with water
- wet towels around doors
- signal from a window
- get low under the smoke
25Be Safe From Fire!
- Remember these 3 things
- eliminate home hazards
- install safety devices
- practice emergency measures
26Fire Safety Resources
- Local fire departments
- Hospitals
- Insurance agencies
- Safe Kids
- Shriners Clubs
- State Fire Marshalls Office
- National Fire Protection Association
- U.S. Fire Administration/FEMA
27Education Is The Key To Prevention Safety
28Dont Be Scared,Be Prepared!