Emergency codes are a set of standardized codes used in hospitals and other healthcare facilities to communicate quickly and effectively during emergencies. These codes are typically color-coded and are used to alert staff to various types of emergencies, such as a fire, a medical emergency, a security threat, or a weather-related event.
Here are some common emergency codes used in healthcare facilities:
Code Blue: Cardiac arrest or medical emergency
Code Red: Fire
Code Gray: Severe weather event
Code Yellow: Internal or external disaster
Code Black: Bomb threat
Code Pink: Infant / pediatric medical emergency
For more information about emergency codes and their meanings, you can refer to the following links:
American Hospital Association: https://www.aha.org/system/files/media/file/2019/04/aha-hospital-emergency-codes-4-2019.pdf
Please note that emergency codes may vary slightly between different healthcare facilities, so it's important to familiarize yourself with the specific codes used in your workplace.