Color Codes

Question 1

CODE RED

Answer 1

Follow the RACE procedures. Remember: R - Remove Patients from area, A - Activate Fire Alarm, C - Clear hallways and doorways, E - Extinguish fire if possible, Evacuate if directed.

Question 2

CODE BLUE

Answer 2

Code Blue team report to the area. Clinical team prepare to move a crash cart if needed. Security removes people from the area. Used incase of Cardiac or respiratory emergency or stroke.

Question 3

RAPID RESPONSE

Answer 3

Rapid Response team report to area. Clinical team prepare to move a crash cart if needed. Security removes people from the area. Used incase of a patient’s condition deteriorating.

Question 4

CODE GREEN

Answer 4

Evacuate the announced area immediately. Transfer patients to other units.

Question 5

CODE AMBER

Answer 5

All personnel monitor exits. Report any items that could conceal a child or infant. Report any child attempting to leave. Security will notify police and search the facility.

Question 6

CODE YELLOW

Answer 6

Stop all non-essential work and search the facility. Report anything recently brought in that is out of place if you cannot identify who it belongs to. DO NOT TOUCH SUSPECTED ITEM. Administration will contact authorities.

Question 7

CODE ORANGE

Answer 7

A hazardous material is released within the building or community.
If inside, avoid the reported location.
If outside, close all windows and shut off the HVAC.

Question 8

CODE BLACK

Answer 8

Winds of excess of 75 mph reported within 10 minuntes.
Limit people leaving the facility.
Stay away from large windows to avoid glass shrapnel.

Question 9

CODE SILVER

Answer 9

Immediately evacuate the area if safe. Staff close and lock all doors on floor and shelter in place. Security and police will attempt to resolve the situation.

Question 10

CODE TRIAGE

Answer 10

Emergency Department speed up Triage and Registration. Security to control traffic.

Question 11

CODE CLEAR

Answer 11

Emergency is over.