Code Blue Safety Review

Code Blue

100

This is the definition of Code Blue

When a patient is in cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest or has the potential to arrest in the absence of proper intervention

200

The extension to initiate a Code Blue.

What is extension 2110

300

True or False

A code is cleared when medical stability has been established, the patient has left the facility with EMS, assistance is no longer required.

TRUE

400

This staff member directs the Code Blue, assess' patient condition, initiates intravenous as required and administer or order medications.

Who is the physician.

500

In the instance of Code Blue, this discipline is designated as the recorder.

A nurse is the recorder and this becomes part of the legal chart.

Code Blue Responder Guidelines

100

This person will support the victim as able based on their knowledge, skill and judgement 

Who is the First Responder

200

This person asks first responder where help is needed and if they are a nurse then they take over CPR.

Who is the Second Responder

300

This person will bring the medical record to the bedside, clear unnecessary personnel & equipment and initiate code blue documentation 

Who is the Third Responder

400

This person is to remain in the room at all times, provides others with a history and assist any necessary transport of patient.

Who is Assigned/Primary Nurse

500

This person directs the Code Blue

Who is the Physician in charge

Patient Safety & Infection Prevention Control

100

These plans are used in clinical areas to assist patients to maintain safety

What is Patient Safety Plans

200

This policy is in place to deal with patient complaints.

What is HHC Policy 3-220 Complaints Process

300

This is the term used for putting on PPE

What is Donning

400

This is the term used for removing PPE.

What is Doffing

500

Workplace inspections are completed annually, TRUE or FALSE

FALSE - inspections are completed monthly and annually