Code Red
Upon discovering smoke or fire we follow this acronym.
What is RACE.
R - Rescue
A - Alarm
C - Contain
E - Extinguish
TRUE or FALSE
A “Code Green” is always initiated in conjunction with a Code Red,
FALSE
A “Code Green” MAY be initiated in conjunction with a Code Red as well as Code Orange, Code Brown, Code Black or an internal crisis, as authorized by Executive/designate
This guideline is used for adverse medication & detox events.
What is CIWA Guidelines.
(Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment)
*Manually operated pull stations, which are located near each fire exit.
*Some fire alarm key stations operated by keys E.g. Trillium. Staff members are issued keys
* An individual calls ext. 2110 indicating that there is smoke or fire onsite.
* Automatic detection.
How is Code Red initiated / activated?
These areas have been established for each unit and area. This is included in Appendix A. If these routes are blocked off by smoke or fire, use the identified alternate routes.
What is the Emergency Evacuation Route
This policy identifies high risk medications and how to use them.
What is the High Risk Medication Policy (3-43)
This discipline assumes responsibility for safety of patients. Make sure all patients are accounted for. Assemble patients in designated area on each floor and held for possible evacuation on command from the Guelph Fire Department Officer or authorized person on duty. Confine fire if safe to do so until arrival of Guelph Fire Department.
Who is the Code Red Leader (person wearing red vest)
Evacuation route - Primary - Stairwell D, Alternate - Stairwell C or A, holding area Patient Dining Room
What is evacuation route for Manor Basement Offices
This is how we track patient illnesses to identify clusters and possible outbreaks
What is the Yellow Illness Tracking sheets (#06149) available on each unit
TRUE or FALSE
A code red will only be over when one of two things occur:
1. The risk has subsided, and an all clear can be called.
2. There is a need to evacuate, and a code green is called.
TRUE
Evacuation Route - Primary - Main hall to AT buidling, Alternate - south end of main hallway near volunteers. Assembly Area - at the 'T' in the hallway across from Library. Holding Area - AT Gym
What is The Mackinnon 1, Offices, Dock A, Library, Chapel, Gift Shop/Cafe evacuation route.
TRUE or FALSE
Safe use of equipment protocols is posted in each work area.
TRUE - these protocols list how to use equipment safely.
Upon conclusion of a code red this report will be entered by the individual that discovered the fire before the end of their shift.
A member of the post-code huddle will document recommendations for system improvement, and resolutions and outcomes.
What is a UOR
These are the Successive Stages of Evacuation.
1. Horizontal Evacuation – removal of all patients/occupants in affected area to a fire safe area on the same floor separated by fire doors.
2. Vertical Evacuation – removal of all patients/occupants from affected or threatened floor to a safe area on floor below.
3. Total Evacuation – removal of all patients or occupants from affected building to another building using all available emergency routes leading away from the emergency incident area.