patients. If a manual activation of the alarm is necessary, that person could be anyone close to the fire alarm pull station. It might be you or me Student Nicky Lena: Actual patient transfer and building evacuation are not required by the Joint Commission, so we only do simulations. Anyway, we need to maintain a state of awareness and follow departmental procedures and supervisor's instructions Student Nicky: Lena: Yes, the hospital has a comprehensive safety management program, which includes fire safety, hazardous materials waste, oxygen safety, a radiation protection program, an X-ray safety program, a laser safety program, emergency preparedness, medical equipment, utilities, safety education, etc. There are policy and procedure manuals in the auditing room next to the nurses station. You can check on the manuals if you are interested Student Nicky:patients. If a manual activation of the alarm is necessary, that person could be anyone close to the fire alarm pull station. It might be you or me. Student Nicky: Lena: Actual patient transfer and building evacuation are not required by the Joint Commission, so we only do simulations. Anyway, we need to maintain a state of awareness and follow departmental procedures and supervisor’s instructions. Student Nicky: Lena: Yes, the hospital has a comprehensive safety management program, which includes fire safety, hazardous materials & waste, oxygen safety, a radiation protection program, an X-ray safety program, a laser safety program, emergency preparedness, medical equipment, utilities, safety education, etc. There are policy and procedure manuals in the auditing room next to the nurses station. You can check on the manuals if you are interested. Student Nicky: