Joint Commission
Joint Commission
Emergency Codes
Emergency Codes
Anything Goes
100

Do we take verbal orders?

No- orders must be in writing/SDO

100

What does IFU stand for?

Instructions for Use

100

What is the description for code silver?

Person with weapon

100

What is the description for code blue?

Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest

100

Who can you ask for help if you don't know the answer in a Joint Commission Survey?

Anyone who may have the answer- TEAMWORK!

200

Who is the Director of Compliance Privacy Officer for CUC?

Therese DeMay

200

What does SDS stand for?

Safety Data Sheet

200

What is the description for code black?

Bomb threat

200

What is the description for code yellow?

Medical Assistance Needed

200

True or False: The use of AIDET is only required for patients, not co-workers?

FALSE- You should practice AIDET daily within all of your interactions at work.

300

Where can we find the color codes for our emergency codes?

On the back of your ID

300

Where can you find SDS?

On your desktop computer- Safety Data Sheet icon

300

What is the description for code burgundy?

Evacuate the building

300

What is the description for code gray?

Abusive assault behavior?
300

ID Badges must be worn when and where?

All CUC facilities

At or above the waist

400

How do we confirm the identity of our patients when they check in?

Two patient identifiers- Most common are Name and Date of Birth

400

What happens if the internet goes down and you need access to the SDS?

You have a sticker on your phone with the contact information to get the information you need

400

What is the description for code maroon?

There is no code maroon- trick question :)

400
What is the description for code green?

Building lockdown

400

Who is our expert on answering questions on the sterilization of instruments?

Carrie Tierney PHD, CUC Infection Prevention Specialist

500

Where can you find IFUs?

OneSource on your computer desktop?

500

Are Joint Commission Auditors allowed to go in the clinical area without an escort?

No

500

What do you do during a code?

You follow the appropriate response that is described in the emergency management binder(red binder)

500

What is the description for code red?

fire

500

What does AIDET stand for?

Acknowledge

Introduce

Duration

Explanation

Time bound