What documentation should accompany periodic egress drills?

• A. No documentation is required
• B. Records of participation and debriefs should be maintained after each drill.
• C. Only verbal notes are sufficient
• D. Drills should be conducted without any notes to avoid privacy concerns

Answer: (B)

Documenting periodic egress drills ensures there is a verifiable record of training, participation, and lessons learned. Keeping records of who participated, when the drill occurred, and the debrief outcomes provides evidence that staff training happened, supports regulatory and safety program compliance, and creates a traceable history to monitor trends and improvements over time. The debrief captures what went well, what didn’t, and any corrective actions or follow-up needed, so the program can be continually improved and future drills can be more effective. Without documentation, there is no durable proof of training or opportunities to verify progress or address recurring issues. While privacy considerations matter, records can be handled appropriately (with access controls and redaction where needed) to balance safety accountability with privacy. Verbal notes alone are not enough, and skipping notes entirely would leave gaps in accountability and improvement efforts.