Make a positive first impression with a friendly, personalized greeting.
Acknowledge
Phrase to remember hand hygiene
Gel in / Gel out
Code Blue
Medical Emergency
Volunteer Services Manager, High School Students
Vanessa Davis
A hospital initiative that enhances patient care by requiring any staff member or volunteer, regardless of role, to respond to call bells or alarms when passing a patient's room.
No Pass Zone
Direction patient should enter the Staxxi™ transport chair
on the side
Fire!
Code Red
If this is lost or stolen contact Security immediately
ID Badge
I’ll be pushing the wheelchair slowly and making sure we avoid any bumps. Just let me know if you need anything.
Explain
The proper way to enter an elevator when transporting a patient via wheelchair
Back in
Code Gray
Combative Person
Location of 3 sign in kiosks
Main Lobby
Volunteer Services Office
After Hours Closet
The trip back will only take a few minutes. I’ll make sure you’re comfortable along the way.
Duration
Patient Transport After Care
Sanitize the wheelchair with Sanitizing wipes and wash your hands
Infant Abduction
Code Pink
Proper Uniform Attire
ID badge worn above the waist
White shirt
White / Light tan Pants
Closed Toed, Non-skid shoes
Improved patient responsiveness
Improved safety and care quality
Staff/Volunteer collaboration: AKA "teamwork culture"
Enhanced patient satisfaction
Benefits of having No Pass Zone
The 3 times you should practice Hand Hygiene
Before entering a patient’s room
After touching patient’s belongings/surrounding areas
After leaving a patient’s room
Code Silver
Armed Intruder / Hostage
New Call-out Protocol
For 1 time absence: Call Unit Secretary
For absences exceeding 1 week:
- Call Unit Secretary
- Email callouts@huntingtonhealth.org