EOC
Codes of the EOC
A.C.R.O.N.Y.M
Common Safety Hazards
Potpourri
100
To maintain a safe environment for our employees, physicians, patients and visitors
What is the intent of the Environment of Care
100

Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado warning. Close blinds, move items away from windows, lower bed to lowest setting when patient is in the bed.

What is Code Gray

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 Facility Safety Officer

Who is the Joe Woods

200

Plastic bins filled with batteries, extension cords, power strips and flashlights are located here

What is East and West Wing storage rooms

200

When this code is called, it means there is fire, smoke, or something burning

What is a Code Red

200

This acronym describes response and 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 telephone bomb threat or suspicious package.

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 are considered this.

What are fire safety hazards?

300

Keep a wide base of support. bend at hips and knees only. Keep load as close to your body as possible

What are proper lifting techniques?

400
Where is the main valve shut off for medical gases?
Where is the nursing station?
400

This indicates that there is a person causing a physical threat to staff or others

What is Dr Armstrong?

400

This person is considered the patient safety officer

Who is the DQM? (Director of Quality Management)

400

The Facility work order management system

What is Connectiv?

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

How many management plans are included in the Environment of Care

What is seven?

500

If you hear this code called, it means that a patient  has eloped.

What is a Code Pink

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

What are the SDS (Safety Data Sheets)?

500

These outlets are used during a power outage for equipment to continue to work.

What are red emergency outlets?

500
This person(s) is responsible for security
Who is everyone?