Emergency  Codes

Indicates a person with a weapon (firearm, knife, etc.) who is acting hostile, making threats or shots have been fired. Ensure 911 has also been contacted. Run, Hide, Fight. Avoid the area.

Bomb threat, if received by phone:

• Obtain as much information as possible, "DO NOT HANG UP", call public safety and inform them of the bomb threat, give your exact location and any additional information requested.
• Complete the bomb threat card or form. Write down everything you can remember concerning the caller; voice, accent, background sounds, etc.

If received by mail:

• Do not touch the package. Call public safety and give your exact location and any additional information requested.

Make sure to:

• Notify your supervisor immediately.
• Be prepared to search your own area to identify unusual objects.
• Call public safety first if an object is found.

If at an ambulatory site, call 9‑1‑1.

To report an Infant abduction call the emergency number specific to your location and say, "Security Alert Code Pink", give the exact location and any additional information requested.

Indicates there is an emergency situation or event in (or immediately outside of) a unit or facility that threatens the life‑safety of patients, staff, and visitors inside.

Missing Patient (Adult or child) or Visitor (Adult, Child, or Non‑bedded Infant): Using department specific search procedures, search for the missing patient or visitor. Assigned staff to monitor exit/access points, as appropriate.

• Rescue anyone in immediate danger and reassure patients and visitors.
• Alarm by pulling nearest FIRE ALARM box and call the emergency number specific to your location.
• Confine the fire by closing doors and shutting off oxygen supplies according to hospital and department policy.
• Extinguish or evacuate, if possible.

• Pull the pin.
• Aim at base of the fire.
• Squeeze the handle.
• Sweep from side to side.

If a Small Hazardous Material Spill implement department‑specific spill procedures. For Large Hazardous Material Spills call the emergency number specific to your location and say "Facility Alert Hazardous Spill", give the exact location and any additional information requested, implement department specific procedures for:

C.L.E.A.N.

• Confirm that required PPE and spill kit is in use
• Leave the area, close the door (if possible) and restrict access
• Ensure those exposed are given emergency medical care
• Access and provide the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• Notify your Supervisor and the Department of Safety Management

Internal Or External Disaster
Only a designated leader on duty can initiate "Facility Alert Mass Casualty (Internal or External)".

Staff on Duty:

• Implement Facility Alert Mass Casualty procedures and follow ICC direction
• Implement department specific plans and report status to the ICC

Staff NOT on duty:

• Verify staffing requirements with your department (do not call ICC)
• Be prepared to report in and remain for the duration of the disaster

Tornado Watch indicates a tornado is possible. Close drapes and blinds. Inform patients and visitors to move away from glass.

Tornado Warning indicates a tornado has been confirmed or sighted. Prepare patients and visitors for sheltering as directed.

Hurricane Watch/Warning indicates a hurricane is possible or confirmed. Verify staffing requirements with your department.

Condition Snow/Ice indicates an ice or snow emergency is likely.

UTILITY FAILURE. Follow location and department guidelines. Contact Facilities Management as appropriate.

Conditions:

• Electrical Failure
• Steam Failure
• Medical Air/Gas/Vacuum Failure
• Natural Gas Leak
• Water Failure
• HVAC System Failure
• Tube System Failure

Call 8HELP to report Digital system, Network, or Telephone issues. Ask the agent to page Leadership on call.

Examples:

• Epic, Lab, Sectra, Fuji
• Network / Wifi
• Desk and Mobile Telephones