Workplace violence
Code Gray
miscellaneous
100
what is the definition of workplace violence?

violent acts, including physical assaults and threats of assault, directed toward persons at work or on duty

100
when should you call a code gray?
when you feel threatened by any person and need assistance.
100
what are the roles of the leader in a code gray?
assigns roles to the team members

clearly communicates plan to patient 

explains events to patient as they occur

leads debrief

200
in which industry is workplace violence most common?
healthcare 
200
How do you call for a code Gray
call your hospital code line
200
while team one is de-escalating the patient, what is the role of team 2?
call MD for orders

ensure safety of other patients

prepare emergency medications

300
who are the most common sources of workplace violence injuries?
Patients
300
who should respond to a code gray?
anyone that is willing and able to help
300
What 2 main topics are discussed in the debrief?
1. what went well?

2. what could have gone better?

400
how many times more common is workplace violence in the healthcare setting?
FOUR TIMES MORE COMMON
400
true or false: if you respond to a code gray, you must be involved in phsyically restraining the patient?
FALSE- there are many roles that one can fulfill during a code gray
400
What is the purpose of debriefing with the patient?
to re establish a therapeutic relationship
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