Shared on behalf of John Ross, Code Blue/Pink/NRP Executive Sponsor, Director, Surgical and Ambulatory Services
The Hospital’s Code Blue/Pink/NRP – Cardiac Arrest Response (Adult, Child, Neonate) (EMER-140) policy has been revised.
Actions required:
- Read this memo and review the updated Code Blue/Pink/NRP (EMER-140) policy to familiarize yourself with important process changes.
- Managers to ensure that the updated policy is added to their area’s emergency binder (remove and recycle previous versions of the policy) and that all workers review the attached safety huddle and policy.
Policy changes:
- Updated Code Blue and Code Pink definitions to clarify that the Code can be called for those who have “an altered level of consciousness and/or require airway management,” not just those requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Clarification that any worker can activate a Code Blue/Pink/NRP.
- Clarification regarding response for the penthouse, including additional actions taken by Security and the inclusion of both Code Teams.
- New Appendix provides a list of the locations for all ward airway boxes.
- New Roles and Responsibilities table displays response actions in the same format utilized for other emergency colour code polices.
- Cross references to Code OB (PAT-5-178) and Emergency Planning & Response to External Buildings (EMER-200).
Process Reminders:
- To activate a Code Blue/Pink/NRP: Dial “55” from a hospital phone and state “Code Blue/Pink/NRP + location + age (Code Pink) + room number (if applicable)”.
- Call 911 for any individual who collapses outside of the Hospital; The CAR team may proceed outdoors to provide Basic Life Support while awaiting Emergency Medical Services arrival.
- If an individual requiring medical assistance remains alert and able to communicate or otherwise express themselves, e.g., talking, gesturing, crying, a Code Blue should not be called, refer to Alert 99 and Alert 99-Trauma (EMER-120).
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mēsha Richard, Lead, Emergency Preparedness (ext. 6552 or mesha.richard@tbh.net)