Code Brown - Internal Chemical Spill
All spills or discharges must be immediately reported to this staff member.
Who is a member of the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee & copied to the Risk Manager.
When a hazardous gas, chemical or other potentially hazardous agent is released such that external air should be prevented from entering the Centres internal air system.
What is Code Grey
This guideline identifies suicide risk assessment tools and when to use them.
What is Nursing Manual Policy II B 150 - Suicide Risk Assessment Guidelines.
TRUE or FALSE
A spill is reportable when it doesn't impact the quality of the natural environment (air, water or land)
FALSE
It is reportable when it DOES impact the quality of the natural environment (air, water or land). It is also reportable when there is injury or damage to property, plant or animal life, human harm, health effects and imposes a danger to our working environment.
These outside services may notify the Centre of the situation(s) requiring Code Grey procedures.
Who is the Guelph Police Department, Ministry of Environment and/or Emergency Measures Officer.
This report is to be completed when you hurt yourself or you think you hurt yourself.
What is a Unusual Occurrence Report (UOR)
This person who witnesses or discovers the spill/discharge of any pollutants must react immediately by taking charge until Security arrives.
Any EMPLOYEE who witnesses or discovers the spill/discharge.
This committee must report to the Centre immediately and determines additional fan-out requirements.
The Disaster Control Command Team (DCCT)
TRUE or FALSE
The UOR is the last step in the investigation and if serious is reported to WSIB.
FALSE
The UOR is the FIRST step in the process. If the injury is minor but a problem develops later, there is a paper trail to refer back to.
These departments are part of the Hospital Response Team.
Environmental Services
Housekeeping
Materials Management
Senior Management person to attend at Switchboard.
TRUE OR FALSE
Upon Code Grey announcement, ALL staff ensure that all windows & exits are locked and sentries posted, according to the Code Red Response chart as if all areas are in a fire affected zone.
TRUE
Where sentries are not available, signage shall be posted stating "Emergency Code in effect - no entry/exit allowed" visible from both sides. All air conditioners must be turned off.
To contain and prevent the spread of infections we initiate these 4 types of Additional Precautions.
1.Contact - patients with unexplainable symptoms.
2. Droplet Contact - patients with flu like or cough/fever in acute stages
3. Contact Plus - patients with VRE or Clostridium Difficile,
4. Modified Contact - patients with MRSA and can leave room if in good hygiene.
The Hospital Response Team acts on the discretion of this person/persons.
Security / Facilities Services Manager
This department monitors the internal air quality and provides the DCCT with regular updates.
Who is Environmental Services
UOR's are reviewed by this discipline.
The Wellness Coordinator