Mean People
Just An Accident
Stuff Happens
100
Someone calls and states that they have sent an explosive to the facility
Code Black
Try to keep the person on the phone and ask questions. Do not hang up your end of the receiver.
100
Smoke or fire is seen in the building or alarm is sounding
Code Red
If the alarm is sounding, panels (that look like thermostats) are located behind the fireplaces (upstairs and downstairs) that tell the location of a fire.
100
Floor staff cannot locate Ms. Smith from Room 400.
Code Pink
CNAs check all resident rooms
Nurses check all "extra" storage/closets etc
Other staff search areas assigned per policy
200
A person in the facility is being held against their will.
Code white
If you are ever in a hostage situation, try to get along or stay neutral to avoid confrontations while awaiting help.
200
A chemical spill has occurred in the community spreading toxins in the air
Code Orange
Await instructions on the next steps to complete
200
Tornado!!!! or other environmental disasters
Code Green
In case of a tornado - close all blinds and place privacy curtains to block windows
300
A person waving a gun has entered the building.
Code Grey
1- Run (remove yourself from the situation)
2 - Hide
3 - Fight (fight to win)
300
A resident is found with no pulse and no respirations. Resident has elected to have a Full-code status.
Code Blue
A code blue can also be called in the event of a medical emergency in which the nurse needs assistance (active seizures, strokes) similar to the rapid response team at a hospital
300
Do you know how to page?
Press button beside page speaker, listen for the tone, press 1 and speak
400
An argument or threatening behavior is occurring involving staff, residents or visitors
Code Purple
Page a code to get assistance in deescalating the situation or calling for additional help
400
Resident is found on the floor regardless of if an injury has occurred or not
Code Yellow
Multiple nurses will arrive to aid in assessment of resident, initiating treatment and investigating cause.
Always attempt to add an appropriate intervention at the time of the fall.
400
How important is it to call a code in a emergency or potential emergency?
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