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
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
This person is designated as the Facility Safety Officer
Who is the Joe Woods
Plastic bins filled with batteries, extension cords, power strips and flashlights are located here
What is East and West Wing storage rooms
When this code is called, it means there is fire, smoke, or something burning
What is a Code Red
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
This code is called when there is a telephone bomb threat or suspicious package.
What is a Code Orange
Doors that are blocked with furniture, propped open with doors stops are considered this.
What are fire safety hazards?
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?
This indicates that there is a person causing a physical threat to staff or others
What is Dr Armstrong?
This person is considered the patient safety officer
Who is the DQM? (Director of Quality Management)
The Facility work order management system
What is Connectiv?
How many management plans are included in the Environment of Care
What is seven?
If you hear this code called, it means that a patient has eloped.
What is a Code Pink
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)?
These outlets are used during a power outage for equipment to continue to work.
What are red emergency outlets?