Codes
This code alerts you of a fire within the medical center.
Code Red
Not locking/signing out of this device is a HIPAA violation.
Your computer.
What you should do if a patient asks you to help them get out of their bed.
Let a staff member (nurse) know they need assistance. You are not to move or transfer patients!
This location is where you must clock in and out for every shift.
Medical library.
This code alerts you of a combative person within the medical center.
Code Gray.
You shouldn't look these people up if you have access to medical records during your shift.
Friends/family members.
What you should do if a patient asks you to give them food/drink.
Ask their nurse before giving any food or beverage to the patient. You are NOT allowed to feed them!
These types of pants/bottoms are NOT acceptable to volunteer in.
Leggings, sweatpants, and/or blue jeans
This code alerts you of a medical emergency within the medical center.
Code Blue.
Talking about this patient information on your break is a violation.
The patients full name, why they are here, and any other identifying information.
While giving personal information such as your name, where you're from/school is appropriate, this personal information is inappropriate to give out to patients.
Your phone number, social media handles, and any other similar and/or related information.
This is where you must leave your phone before leaving for every shift.
Katelyns office door.
This code alerts you of an abducted/missing child within the medical center.
Code Pink.
If you see someone you know during your shift, you can tell these people.
Absolutely no one.
If you see a “Contact Precautions”, “Droplet Precautions”, “Contact/Droplet Precautions”, or “Neutropenic Precautions” sign on a door what should you do?
NOT enter the room. These are called precaution rooms, and you should not enter them.
You must wear this at all times during your shift.
Your badge.
This Number is called to report an emergency
4444
When relaying a pet therapy request, you should only give this information about the patient.
Their room number and/or first name only.
For this age-specific demographic of patients, some competencies include using adult language, speaking clearly and at an appropriate level, and respecting modesty.
Elderly patients.
You must accumulate this number of hours within your assigned placements in order to meet the minimum hour requirement.
48 hours.