The no passing zone simply means we do not pass a

The No Passing Zone simply means we do not pass a
call light without identifying the patient’s needs
Emergency Codes
Code
AMBER
Child Abduction
• Notify Security
• Cover all interior stairwell doors, elevator areas
and exit doors
• Immediately Search the entire unit
• Protect the crime scene
Code YELLOW Bomb Threat

Notify Security Immediately
•
Notify the Charge Nurse
•
Screen the Call and use the facility telephone
checklist
•
Report suspicious items to Security
•
Shut off all Cell Phones
•
Limit calls to outside of building
Code GRAY Patient Elopement or
Security
•
Notify Security Pager
•
Notify the Charge Nurse
• Attempt to verbally deescalate the situation.
If the patient attempts physical assault, remove
yourself from the situation.
Code
RED
Fire

Activate R.A.C.E. and use P.A.S.S.
Code White Neonatal/Pediatric
Cardio-pulmonary Arrest
•
Assess the patient
•
Start CPR
•
Get the Crash Cart

Code
BLUE
Adult Cardio-pulmonary
Arrest
•
Assess the Patient
•
Start CPR
•
Get the Crash Cart and/or AED
Code SILVER Hostage situation or
Person with a Weapon

DO NOT enter the area

Call for assistance and notify Security
•
Secure the area pending the arrival of
security/police
Code
ORANGE
HAZMAT •
Notify Security
Internal
•
Alert people in the immediate area of spill to
keep away
External
•
Follow Decon Team Protocol per facility
Code TRIAGE Disaster
• Notify Security and the Executive Office or
Nursing Supervisor/Instructor
Internal
• Follow protocol depending on the nature of the
problem
• Communicate with the Command Center as
necessary
External
• Report back to assigned department
• Communicate with the Command Center as
necessary
Code CLEAR The situation has been
cleared
Resume normal operations
Rapid Response A patient’s condition appears
to be worsening and
specially trained healthcare
staff are needed
Stay with the patient until the rapid response team
arrives.
Review facility policy.
Stroke Code or
Neuro Response
Acute Stroke Stay with the patient until the Stroke/Neuro
response team arrives

Responding to a Code RED (Fire Emergency
):
 Keep doorways and hallways clear at times.
 Report all fire, smoke or safety hazards.
 Know the location of the fire alarm pull stations and exits.
 Know the location and type of fire extinguishers in your area.
 Do not take independent action. If unsure, ask the Director of Security, or the first
available resource person.
 During construction follow alternative exits and other life interim life safety
measures as directed.
Activate R.A.C.E.
R - Rescue people in immediate danger
A - Pull Alarm (call operator, confirm location)
C - Close all doors
E - Extinguish (use good judgment when deciding to fight a fire)
Using a fire extinguisher remember P.A.S.S.