CHS Emergency Codes

Question 1

“Code Blue”

Answer 1

Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest, urgent medical assistance needed.

Call code overhead with location. Assist as appropriate and transport to appropriate unit

Question 2

“Security Alert”

Answer 2

Violent behavior
Hostage situation
Lockdown
Bomb threat
Active shooter

Question 3

“Sever Weather”

Answer 3

Stage 1: watch for deteriorating conditions
Stage 2: Warning, close doors and windows
Stage 3: Imminent danger, evacuate to interior of building

Question 4

“Internal Event”

Answer 4

usually indicates utility failures
May need to evacuate certain areas

Question 5

“External Event”

Answer 5

usually involving multiple casualties

Hospital will prepare for influx of multiple patients and mass casualty protocols will be enacted

Question 6

“Fire”

Answer 6

location will be announced, as well as an “All Clear” announcement after fire has been put out.

Follow R.A.C.E. and P.A.S.S. methods for safety of pt’s and employees.

Question 7

“Missing Adult/Child/Infant”

Answer 7

last seen location, approximate age, and clothing will be announced.

Not allowed to physically keep someone from leaving building, but take note of suspicious individuals.
Remember things like
o Clothing
o Age
o Direction of travel
o What time they left the building