Emergency Codes
Announce code via page x3
What is the first thing to do in a code?
95-100%
What is a normal oxygen reading?
240 mL or 240 cc
How much volume is in one cup?
Every shift and as needed
How often to document?
Orange sign
What is the color of an enhanced barrier precaution sign?
Fire
What is a code red?
120/80 mmHg
What is a normal blood pressure reading?
480 mL or 480 cc
How much is in two cups?
When there is a change in condition or new/change to treatment/order
When to update care plan?
Gown and gloves
What to wear when entering a room with enhanced barrier precautions?
Code pink
What is the code for a missing resident?
Watch number of breaths for one minute
Hoyer lift or chair
How to get a resident's weight?
Every shift
How often to do alert charting?
Hand hygiene
What to do first before entering a precaution room?
RACE and PASS
What are the acronyms/steps in a code red?
102.3F
What is a high temperature/fever?
Emesis/vomiting, urine, feces
What are some ways to measure output?
Note that says a medication is completed
What is a closing note?
People with tubing (catheters), open/chronic wounds, and history of MDROs
Who can benefit from enhanced barrier precautions?
Severe weather
What is a code black?
Let the nurse/doctor know
What to do when a vital sign reading is not normal?
Hydration log and MatrixCare
Where do we document intake?
Log into MatrixCare > RAI tab > Care Plan
Where to find care plan for a resident?
To reduce germs that are hard to kill from spreading
What is the reason to use enhanced barrier precautions?