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Codes
Cardiac Monitoring
Isolation
Documentation
IR
100
When this code is called you implement RACE.
What is code red?
100
You would anticipate this needing to be done when your patient complains of chest pain or has a significant change in rhythm or rate.
What is a 12 lead EKG?
100
This is the single most effective action we can take to prevent nosocomial infections.
What is handwashing?
100
This entry causes the color change on the status board and confirms patient location
What is "events"?
100
This is where all IVs should be started for any patient having a pacemaker insertion.
What is the left antecubital space?
200
Security and the trauma team report to the ER when this code is called.
What is code Yellow?
200
This is used when a patient is being transferred to the floor, requires monitoring, but does not have a telebox.
What is the transport monitor?
200
This is entered into the EMR when you realize your patient has a history of MRSA.
What is a nursing order for contact isolation?
200
This indicates that you are confirming all of your documentation.
What is "verify"?
200
This test must be done on all childbearing age women when their procedure involves the use of radioactive dye.
What is HCG?
300
Your patient in Phase 2 complains of feeling light headed, and you notice increase bleeding in his catheter. Your patient becomes pale, and when you check his blood pressure it is 66/42. The surgeon comes in and wants to change his foley, and anesthesia wants to put in a central line and give blood. You call this code to get the extra help you need.
What is a Rapid response?
300
40 and 130
What are the standard parameters for HR on our cardiac monitors?
300
This is where you would find the source and the organism of an active infection.
What is the microbiology section under labs?
300
This form is now required if anesthesia performs a regional block outside of the OR
What are the yellow sheets with the surgeon's order?
300
For IR cases, these orders should be completed as soon as possible after arrival.
What are pre-procedure labs?
400
When this code is called, it activates the Code 5- shelter in place code also.
What is Code Silver (person with a weapon)
400
When your med tele patient leaves SADU for the OR, this is wiped down, placed in a labeled plastic bag, and brought to PACU.
What is the telebox?
400
This person is the only one that can enter the organism in the INFECTION banner at the top of the EMR.
What is the infection control RN?
400
You can see much of what PAC has competed when a patient is in the periop department by clicking on this tab in the Doc Flowsheet.
What is the "preadmit testing" tab
400
This is where IVs should be started when a patient is scheduled for a heart cath.
What is the left arm?
500
This code would be called if a patient in Pre Admit Clinic stated they felt faint and slid off the chair onto the floor.
What is Code Blue?
500
You patient suddenly develops SVT with a heart rate of 220. Anesthesia has tried Adenosine with no effect, and decides to cardiovert the patient. You attach the defibrillator pads to the patient, explain the procedure, and sedate the patient. Pushing this button on the defibrillator is essential for a successful cardioversion.
What is the Synchronize button?
500
This recent outbreak, although rare, in the Pacific Northwest this past winter required droplet isolation precautions.
What is measles?
500
This screening tool is often completed in PAC and alerts preop and anesthesia that the patient may be at risk for sleep apnea.
What is the Stop-Bang questionnaire?
500
You can always call this resource when you are unable to document on an IR patient or pull them into the department.
Who is Cindi Illman?