Code Red
What does RACE stand for?
Rescue
Alarm
Close
Extinguish
When do you call for a Code Purple?
When you have an unruly patient or visitor- includes yelling/harassing behavior, family members who are impeding the medical process, etc.
When a Public Safety standby is needed.
When you have a patient that is undermining their own treatment.
When a Section 12 patient/other patient who is not medically fit is trying to leave.
What do you do in a campus wide lockdown?
Stay in your assigned departments/units- no movement around the hospital
Return to your assigned area
Follow instructions
Where is Code Orange a Threat?
To all parts of the hospital.
Where does this code affect?
The entire hospital.
What is the PASS method?
Pull the pin
Aim the hose or nozzle
Squeeze
Sweep the agent
When do you initiate a Code Purple?
When the scene is escalating or may escalate.
What do you do for a lock down in a specific area?
Follow instructions on overhead announcement, no movement in/out of area.
How do you determine a code orange?
Telephone threat
Suspicious device
Suspicious letter or package
How do you determine a code pink?
A pediatric patient is missing from a unit
A visitor’s child has gone missing
An infant has been abducted from one of the infant units
All Code Pink Announcements will be made through Security
When you smell or see smoke what is the first thing you do?
Activate the Fire Alarm pull station.
Who do you communicate with?
RN, MD, Psych staff, and public safety.
Why shouldn't you use the phone in this code?
You will be provided with the information you need
Phone lines must remain clear for emergency use.
What do you take not of in a phone threat?
Date/Call time received
Phone # if possible
EXACT wording of the threat
Ask caller specific questions pertaining to checklist
Make observations about caller’s voice, including accents and familiarity
Account for all staff, patients, visitors in area
In a code pink, who needs to respond?
Everybody
How do you know if you're the right person to use the extinguisher?
You are trained in the use of an extinguisher.
You know what is burning.
Fire is not spreading rapidly.
Smoke and heat has not filled the area.
You have a clear path of escape.
Follow your instincts.
Do you work with RN, MD, Psych staff or Public safety to come up with a plan for a desired outcome?
Public safety
Where is the main point of entry?
Emergency room exit.
What do you do if there's a suspicious package or delivery?
DO NOT TOUCH IT
Remove people from immediate danger
Clear immediate area for security arrival
Account for all staff, patients, visitors in area
If a code pink is called in your area, what do you do?
Block off all exits.
How do you know if a fire extinguisher is ready to be used?
1. Check the gauge. The pressure indicator should be in the green zone.
2. The extinguisher should have a current inspection tag.
3. The pin and handle should be secured
4. The extinguisher and hose should be free of any visible damage.
How would you prevent a work space injury?
Evaluate each situation
Remain vigilant and all times
Use the buddy system
Always keep an open path for exiting
Always maintain Reactionary Distance
Where is the main point of exit?
Atrium lobby.
How do you know if it's a suspicious item?
Something that obviously does not belong, such as an oxygen tank in a business office.
Something that might have a place where it is found, but appears to be tampered with in some way.
Something you don’t recognize at all.
Hidden in areas
Be on the lookout for areas that seem disturbed, such as an out of place ceiling tile or an unlocked janitor’s closet
If you see the suspect, what do you do?
Anyone matching the description, acting suspiciously REPORT to Public Safety via 6-5100
Public Safety needs information:
Suspect description
Last seen location, direction headed