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What does 'Code Blue' refer to?
What does 'Code Blue' refer to?
- Cardiac arrest (correct)
- Neonatal clinical deterioration
- Patient clinical deterioration
- Fire
What does 'Code Rescue' indicate?
What does 'Code Rescue' indicate?
Patient clinical deterioration
When is 'Code HELP' initiated?
When is 'Code HELP' initiated?
- Patient or family initiated call for immediate medical assistance (correct)
- Internal disaster
- Missing infant
- Cardiac arrest
What does 'Code Pink' signify?
What does 'Code Pink' signify?
What does 'Code Purple' refer to?
What does 'Code Purple' refer to?
Code Stork signifies a missing infant under _____ days old.
Code Stork signifies a missing infant under _____ days old.
Code Adam is for a missing child over _____ days old.
Code Adam is for a missing child over _____ days old.
What does 'Code Yellow' indicate?
What does 'Code Yellow' indicate?
What does 'Code Gray' refer to?
What does 'Code Gray' refer to?
What is indicated by 'Code Orange'?
What is indicated by 'Code Orange'?
What does 'Code Delta' signify?
What does 'Code Delta' signify?
Code Red indicates a bomb threat.
Code Red indicates a bomb threat.
Code Black refers to a bomb threat.
Code Black refers to a bomb threat.
What does 'Code 250' refer to?
What does 'Code 250' refer to?
What does 'Code 9' indicate?
What does 'Code 9' indicate?
What does 'Code Green' signify?
What does 'Code Green' signify?
What does 'Code White' refer to?
What does 'Code White' refer to?
What does 'Code Silver' signify?
What does 'Code Silver' signify?
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Code Blue
Code Blue
Indicates a patient's heart has stopped beating. Requires immediate medical attention and resuscitation efforts.
Code Rescue
Code Rescue
Indicates a patient is experiencing rapid clinical deterioration. Requires urgent medical attention to stabilize the patient.
Code HELP
Code HELP
A call initiated by a patient or their family to request immediate medical attention.
Code Pink
Code Pink
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Code Purple
Code Purple
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Code Stork
Code Stork
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Code Adam
Code Adam
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Code Yellow
Code Yellow
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Code Gray
Code Gray
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Code Orange
Code Orange
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Code Delta
Code Delta
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Code Red
Code Red
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Code Black
Code Black
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Code 250
Code 250
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Code 9
Code 9
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Code Green
Code Green
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Code White
Code White
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Code Silver
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Study Notes
Emergency Codes Used in Baptist Health
- Code Blue: Indicates cardiac arrest; requires immediate resuscitation efforts.
- Code Rescue: Signifies patient clinical deterioration; alerts staff to provide urgent medical attention.
- Code HELP: A call initiated by a patient or family for immediate medical assistance.
Pediatric and Neonatal Emergency Codes
- Code Pink: Refers to serious clinical deterioration in a newborn; necessitates swift intervention.
- Code Purple: Denotes serious clinical deterioration in a child; staff must respond promptly.
Missing Children Protocols
- Code Stork: Alerts for a missing infant under 28 days old; crucial for quick response due to their vulnerability.
- Code Adam: Indicates a missing child over 28 days old; requires immediate action but with different protocols than Code Stork.
Utility and Weather Emergencies
- Code Yellow: Signifies utility failures in non-hospital locations; management of resources and safety protocols initiated.
- Code Gray: Alerts for severe weather impacting non-hospital locations; staff prepares for weather-related emergencies.
Other Emergency Situations
- Code Orange: Indicates unattended delivery; requires staff to manage delivery situations promptly.
- Code Delta: Used for internal or external disasters; coordination of emergency response teams is activated.
Fire and Security Threats
- Code Red: Indicates the presence of fire; rapid evacuation and firefighting protocols employed.
- Code Black: Alerts for bomb threats; initiates lockdown and communication of danger.
Injury Responses
- Code 250: Represents non-patient injury occurring outside the building; prompts assessment and response team action.
- Code 9: Refers to non-patient injury inside the building; medical and security teams respond as needed.
Behavioral Emergency Codes
- Code Green: Denotes a situation involving a combative person; trained personnel must intervene safely.
- Code White: Signifies a hazardous spill; protocols for containment and safety measures initiated.
Active Threat Situations
- Code Silver: Indicates an active shooter or threat on the premises; critical lockdown and response procedures are followed.
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Test your knowledge of emergency codes used in Baptist Health with these flashcards. Each card provides a specific code along with its definition, helping you understand the critical response protocols in a medical setting.
