Medical & Patient Nuances
While "Rapid Response" indicates a deteriorating patient, this code specifically signifies a patient has reached a state or cardiac or respiratory arrest, requiring immediate resuscitation
What is Code Blue?
The primary distinction between "Code Flight" and "Code Amber" hinges on this demographic characteristic of the missing individual
What is age (adult vs. under 18)
This code addresses a silent, odorless threat within the facility that can lead to poisoning and requires immediate ventilation or evacuation
What is "Code Yellow" (for Carbon Monoxide)?
An localized IT system outage or a burst water pipe that causes minor operational disruption would typically activate this NICS level
Code NICS Level 3?
This announcement signifies that any previously declared emergency situation has been concluded.
What is "All Clear"?
This medical code is triggered not by a general obstetric issue, but specifically when there's an immediate, life-threatening amount of blood loss by the mother during childbirth
What is Code H (Maternal Hemorrhage)
A "Code Gray" implies an immediate. hands-on security intervention is required due to the active nature of a person displaying this behavior
What is violence?
While "Code Red" means fire, this specific code signals the need for a protocol to safely remove contaminants from individuals or equipment after exposure to hazardous materials
What is "Code Decon"?
This NICS level is characterized by an event with potential impact, such as severe storm approaching where Management is monitoring but the EOC may or may not be active
What is Code NICS Level 4?
If "STAT Response by Dept" is announced, a unit Secretary should proactively anticipate potential urgent needs from that department, often involving facilitating this
What is communication or rapid transport/delivery of items
While "Code Stroke" addresses neurological emergencies, this code is focused solely on an acute cardiac event requiring immediate intervention from the Cardiac Cath Team
What is Code STEMI?
This security code indicates a weapon is present within the facility, but specifically clarifies that the individual is not actively causing harm or shooting
What is "Code Green"?
"Code Lockdown" specifically means that all entry and exit to the entire facility are under this condition
What is restricted access?
A significant cyberattack rendering electronic patient records inaccessible across the entire Northwell Health system would most likely trigger this NICS level at PBMC, due to the scope of impact and required external coordination.
What is NICS Level 2
Beyond simply closing doors during a "Code Red", a Unit Secretary should also be aware of the location of the fire extinguishers and the nearest this for this area
What is exit or evacuation route?
This code is differentiated from a general medical emergency by its specific focus on a patient's inability to maintain oxygenation or ventilation, demanding emergent intervention to secure the respiratory pathway
What is Code Critical Airway?
Upon hearing "Code Green Active", this immediate action is paramount for the safety of all, often involving seeking the nearest secure space
What is Run, Hide, or Fight (active shooter protocol action)
During "Code Red", Unit Secretaries are immediately expected to take this specific action regarding patient room doors in their area to help prevent the spread of smoke and fire
What is closing doors?
A hospital evacuation due to structural compromise or hurricane requiring external assistance from state and local partners would represent the most severe NICS activation, this specific level
What is Code NICS Level 1
If a "Code NICS Level 2" is triggered by a total IT system failure, a Unit Secretary's documentation duties would likely shift to this alternative method.
What are paper charts or manual record-keeping?
If a newborn is experiencing severe breathing difficulties shortly after birth, this specific numerical code would be called, rather than the general "Code OB"
What is Code 100? (Neo-Natal Cardio-Respiratory emergency)
For a missing patient who is over 18 years old, this code is declared, indicating they have left the facility without authorization or are no longer accounted for
What is "Code Flight"?
This general code serves as an umbrella activation for the entire hospital's strategy to manage any significant internal or external disruption, from minor IT outages to major disasters
What is "Code NICS"?
An event categorized as "moderate to large impact," requiring internal and regional partner coordination, but not yet involving state-level response, would align with this NICS level
What is Code NICS Level 2?
When any emergency code is called, a Unit Secretary's most critical initial actions are to remain calm, listen for specific location details, and prepare to execute this
What are the assigned duties, communication protocols, and specific emergency response actions