6-20 Code Blue - Policy
This is what Code Blue designates.
What is Cardiac Arrest?
This is the extension to call when initiating a Code Blue.
What is ext. 2110?
This is the action of putting on PPE.
What is donning?
TRUE OR FALSE:
A nurse from every unit responds to a Code Blue.
FALSE
Trillium 1 nurses do NOT respond.
Every other unit has a nurse respond.
This is what "CAB" stands for during a Code Blue.
C - Circulation
A - Airway
B - Breathing
This is the action of removing used PPE.
What is doffing?
This is what a patient wearing a purple armband designates.
What is Do Not Resuscitate?
TRUE OR FALSE:
Chest compressions are the priority over giving breaths.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE:
Gloves should be put on first when putting on PPE.
FALSE
Gown > Mask > Gloves
These are the locations of AEDs at Homewood.
1) All crash carts
2) Security
3) Patient dining room
4) Clubhouse
This device, alongside PPE, is used to prevent transmission of microorganisms during CPR.
What is an ambu-bag with non-rebreather mask?
This is the name of our Bioethicist.
Who is Steve Abdool?
These are the core 3 forms/paperwork to be completed as a result of a Code Blue.
1) Form 11 (sent to receiving hospital)
2) Inter-facility Transfer (sent to receiving hospital)
3) UOR (reviewed by Nursing Administration)
These are the 4 duties of the Code Blue Leader after the code.
1) Debriefs with staff
2) Completes required forms
3) Restocks crash cart (or delegates duty)
4) Determines who will contact patient's family, Substitute Decision Maker, etc...
Workplace inspections are to be completed monthly and annually. This is who completes them.
Monthly = security
Annually = Joint Health & Safety