Don't FREAK OUT - Hazardous Codes

Mean People

100

Someone calls and states that they have sent an explosive to the facility

Code Black

Try to keep the person on the phone and ask questions. Do not hang up your end of the receiver.

200

A person in the facility is being held against their will. 

Code white

If you are ever in a hostage situation, try to get along or stay neutral to avoid confrontations while awaiting help.

300

A person waving a gun has entered the building. 

Code Grey

1- Run (remove yourself from the situation)

2 - Hide

3 - Fight (fight to win)

400

An argument or threatening behavior is occurring involving staff, residents or visitors 

Code Purple

Page a code to get assistance in deescalating the situation or calling for additional help

Just An Accident

100

Smoke or fire is seen in the building or alarm is sounding

Code Red

If the alarm is sounding, panels (that look like thermostats) are located behind the fireplaces (upstairs and downstairs) that tell the location of a fire. 

200

A chemical spill has occurred in the community spreading toxins in the air

Code Orange

Await instructions on the next steps to complete

300

A resident is found with no pulse and no respirations. Resident has elected to have a Full-code status.

Code Blue

A code blue can also be called in the event of a medical emergency in which the nurse needs assistance (active seizures, strokes) similar to the rapid response team at a hospital

400

Resident is found on the floor regardless of if an injury has occurred or not

Code Yellow

Multiple nurses will arrive to aid in assessment of resident, initiating treatment and investigating cause.

Always attempt to add an appropriate intervention at the time of the fall.

Stuff Happens

100

Floor staff cannot locate Ms. Smith from Room 400.

Code Pink

CNAs check all resident rooms

Nurses check all "extra" storage/closets etc

Other staff search areas assigned per policy

200

Tornado!!!! or other environmental disasters

Code Green

In case of a tornado - close all blinds and place privacy curtains to block windows

300

Do you know how to page?

^{Press button beside page speaker, listen for the tone, press 1 and speak}

400

How important is it to call a code in a emergency or potential emergency?

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