Hospital Codes

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        Code

BLUE
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         CODE BLUE
      
      PURPOSE 
    
      The purpose of this code is to provide an appropriate response to a suspected or imminent cardiopulmonary arrest or a medical emergency for an adult, pediatric or neonatal patient.
 
      USED FOR
    
Respiratory problems or cardiac arrest.  

      WHAT TO DO
    
1. If someone is having a heart attack or they stop breathing:

 At Sunnyside call 31-2222

At Westside call 24-2222

  2. If you hear a “Code Blue”, Make sure to get out of the way of any responders and follow their instructions.

    
      Code

ORANGE
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      CODE ORANGE
      
      Purpose
      
      To provide an appropriate response to an actual or suspected hazardous material spill or release in a manner that is safe for staff, patients and visitors.

      Used For
      
      Hazardous material spill or release
      
      What to do
      
        If you see a spill that you believe to be hazardous:

1. Remove anyone from immediate danger of spill.

2. Call EVS using your Vocera and wait for them to arrive before leaving.

If you see a spill that is not hazardous:

1. Put up an orange cone. 

2. Call “maintenance” using your Vocera.

    
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      CODE RED
      
  Purpose
      
      To provide an appropriate response in the event of an actual or suspected fire in order to protect life, property and vital services.

      Used For
      
      Smoke or fire has been detected.

      What to do
      
        1. Close all doors in your department. 
        
        2. Use RACER to make sure people are safe. 
                (Rescue, Alarm,  Confine, Extinguish Fire, Relocate
        
        3. Use PASS if you need to use a fire extinguisher. 

                (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)

    
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CODE AMBER
        
Purpose
      
      To provide an appropriate response in the event of the abduction, or attempted abduction of an infant or child from the facility. 

      Used For
      
      A child or infant has been reported as missing from your location.

      What to do
      
       1. Ask patients/visitors to stay until the code is clear, but do not physically block them from leaving or entering.

2. Watch for suspicious persons, especially someone with a large bag. 

3. Be observant and report any unusual person or activity.

4. If you see someone taking a child/infant note as much information as you can about them.

    
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      CODE GRAY
      
Purpose
      
      To provide an appropriate response to situations in which security assistance is needed, such as those involving a combative or potentially combative person(s).

      Used For
      
 Combative or potentially combative person(s) without a weapon.

      What to do
      
  1. Get out of harms way.

2. Call KSMC 31-2222 or KWMC 24-2222. If you can not get to a phone in a timely manner, use your Vocera to call “security”.

3. Your safety is our primary concern.  Do not confront but if it is reasonable, be calm and inform them you are getting help.

    
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      CODE SILVER
        
 Purpose
      
      To provide an appropriate response in the event of an incident involving a person with a weapon.

      Used For
      
      An active assailant has been identified.

      What to do
      
 Remember your active assailant training:
      
1. AVOID if possible
      
2. BARRICADE if escape is not possible
      
3. FIGHT only as last resort

      When law enforcement arrives follow their instructions.  Give them as much information as possible about the person, if you saw them.