Definitions
Someone unable to get up from a fall
Code Blue. Medical Emergency
Who is notified if you come in contact with an apparent medical emergency?
Front Desk workforce member(s).
Where are the first aid kits located?
At the front desk area nearest to Crisis/Main Entrance underneath desk and
in Clinician's conference/copy room.
A call to 911 will not be needed during a medical emergency?
False. call 911 IF needed.
Severe cut or allergic reaction; Loss of consciousness due to change in blood pressure, stroke,
cardiac event or medication misuse or suicidal ideation.
What is a Code Blue. Medical Emergency.
Once you notify the front desk workforce of an apparent medical emergency, what information
will you provide to them?
Location and type of emergency.
What is the code for a medical emergency?
Code Blue
What will the Front Desk workforce member announce over the paging system once they
have been notified of a code blue?
"code blue"
What does RRT stand for?
Rapid Response Team
Once a code blue is announced over the paging system, who will assess the condition of the
medical emergency?
The Rapid Response Team
Where is the AED-Automated External Defibrillator located?
On the wall behind the reception desk in the main lobby.
What is the responsibility of the RRT?
To assess the condition of the medical emergency and determine if the physician on site
is needed. If so, a designated member of the RRT will notify the physician.
Who is a member of the Rapid Response Team?
Workforce members trained to administer first aid, CPR and use an AED.
Designated members of the RRT will provide general direction for management of the situation
until care of the individual can be appropriately transferred to another health care provider/facility.
True