Shared on behalf of Chad Johnson, Code Orange Executive Sponsor
On July 21, the Hospital ran our annual Code Orange – Stage 1 drill.
Available nurses from clinical units reported to the Emergency Department “T” entrance doors and lined up in the hallway with available stretchers and wheelchairs. Arriving nurses were escorted through the ED and, after completing a circuit at the direction of ED staff, were allowed to return to their unit after signing their attendance.
This year’s drill proceeded as planned and on time, with excellent representation from nurse responders; 28 workers from 16 different clinical departments reported to the ED. We also had Observers from various departments helping to facilitate.
Each time we run this exercise things get smoother and overall familiarity increases. Thank you to everyone who took the time to support this drill.
Should anyone have feedback about this drill, please reach out to Mēsha Richard, Lead, Emergency Preparedness (ext. 6552 or mesha.richard@tbh.net)