To maintain a safe environment for our employees, physicians, patients and visitors
What is the intent of the Environment of Care
100
This code indicates failure of all electrical systems
What is Code Purple
100
This acronym describes the four steps to using a fire extinguisher
What is P.A.S.S
P- Pull the pin
A- Aim at the base of the fire
S- Squeeze the handle trigger
S- Sweep from side to side
100
This person is responsible for reporting unsafe and unhealthy conditions
Who are all employees
100
This person is designated as the Plant Safety Officer
Who is the Plant Operations Manager
200
Utility Systems
Safety and Security
Hazardous Materials and Waste
Fire Safety
Medical Equipment
What are functions of the Environment of Care
200
When this code is called, it means there is fire, smoke, or something burning
What is a Code Red
200
This acronym describes responsibilities during a fire
What is R.A.C.E
R- Rescue
A- Activate alarm
C- Confine the fire by closing doors
E- Extinguish fire
200
This is the distance from which materials must be away from fire sprinklers
What is 18 inches?
200
This place is designated for smoking on campus
Where is no where! We are a smoke free campus.
300
This management plan describes how Kindred inspects, tests, and exercises utility systems. For example, water, power, phone, medical gases, heating, etc.
What is the utility management system
300
This code is called when there is a spill which presents a hazard to people or the environment
What is a Code Orange
300
This document is easily accessible contains facility specific information regarding hospital codes and acronyms.
What is the hospital badge?
300
Doors that are blocked with furniture, propped open with doors stops, or prevent drop downs from fully closing are considered this
What are fire safety hazards?
300
Remove grease or water from your hands
Be sure of your fitting and position
Bend with your knees and lift with the muscles of your legs
What are proper lifting techniques?
400
Where is the main valve shut off for medical gases?
Where is the nursing station?
400
This mellow color indicates that there is a person causing a physical threat to staff or others
What is Code Gray?
400
This person is considered the patient safety officer
Who is the DQM? (Director of Quality Management)
400
These hazards are considered to be fall risks
What are damaged or cracked flooring?
400
Be curious
Report all suspicious activity
Have concern from hospital and patient belongings
Wear your identification badge
What are ways that everyone can help with security?
500
In the event of a utility systems failure, this is the person you should contact
Who is your supervisor?
500
If you hear this code called, it means that there is a Bomb Threat to the facility
What is a Code Yellow
500
These documents include information such as the properties of each chemical; the physical, health, and environmental health hazards; protective measures; and safety precautions for handling, storing, and transporting the chemical