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Policy No.: E 3.1 Title: Code Blue – Medical Emergency Pages: 27
Originator(s): Professional Practice Office Initial Issue Date: March 2004 Owner: Professional Practice Office Next Review Date: June 5, 2015 Key Words: code blue, medical emergency, pool emergency, CPR, DNR
Effective Date: June 5, 2012
Reviewed by: Clinical Care Committee Approved by: Medical Advisory Committee
1.0 Purpose This policy is intended to outline CAMH’s response to medical emergencies and direct users to specific responsibilities and procedures at each of CAMH’s three sites and its satellite offices.
2.0 Persons Affected This policy applies to all staff, physicians, and affiliates of CAMH (hereafter referred to as staff); it also applies to students and volunteers as appropriate to the situation.
3.0 Policy
3.1 A Code Blue will be called in the event of a life threatening medical emergency that requires the immediate assistance of medical or clinical staff.
3.2 If necessary, life saving techniques will be initiated during a Code Blue. If there is a known client/patient code status of DNR, CPR should not be used. [Refer to PC 2.D.2 Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)].
3.3 Code Blue, Swimming Pool will be initiated to elicit an immediate medical response to serious medical emergencies and water accidents in the pool area at the Queen Street Site.
4.0 Definitions
Code Blue: The emergency code “designed to respond to a medical emergency, when a person is experiencing a real or suspected imminent loss of life” (OHA, 2008). Examples of life threatening medical emergencies include but are not limited to: airway compromise, circulation compromise including absent pulse and aspirations, cardiac and/or respiratory arrest, laryngospasm, seizure, choking, drowning, multiple injuries (spinal cord or cranial injuries), poisoning, shock, unconsciousness, hemorrhage, excessive bleeding, extensive burns, and suspected suicide. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation): standardized medical procedures used to restart a heart and breathing when a person suffers cardiac or respiratory arrest. CPR involves the
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initiation of a standardized algorithm that includes DABC-defibrillate, circulation, airway, and breathing. (The most important it two minutes of chest compression.) DNR Order (Do-Not-Resuscitate Order): the order which allows a client/patient with a life threatening illness or injury to forgo specific resuscitative measures that may keep him/her alive. These measures may include: chest compressions (CPR), assisted ventilation (breathing), endotracheal intubations, defibrillation, and cardiotonic drugs. The DNR order does not affect the provision of other emergency medical care, including treatment for pain (also known as comfort measures), difficult breathing, major bleeding or other conditions. The client/patient or substitute decision-maker may cancel the Do Not Resuscitate Order at any time (PC 2.D.2 Do Not Resuscitate Order)
5.0 Responsibilities
5.1 All Health Professionals • be aware of responsibilities for code response by time and location, including
equipment that must be taken to the scene, depending on area where he or she is working (refer to Appendix A: Code Blue Response)
• complete annual review of Code Blue policy and mandatory elearning • ensure CPR (with defibrillation) and first AID training are up to date as required
5.2 Admitting and Locating Services
• upon receiving the Code Blue call, announce three times: “Code Blue” and the location over the public address system
• notify appropriate personnel as per departmental procedures • when the RED Emergency phone hot line in the pool area is used (QS site only):
o Announce three times “Code Blue Swimming Pool”; o Notify appropriate personnel as per departmental procedures; o Wait to receive instruction to call 911 for ambulance.
• announce three times “Code Blue and Location All Clear” with direction that the code is over
• announce three times “Code Blue and Location Cancelled” with direction to cancel or if false alarm
• when there are two Codes called simultaneously, announce “Code Blue 1…” or Code Blue 2…” (e.g. “Code Blue 2 Unit 1 - 1” or “Code Blue 2 Cancelled”).
• document communications regarding Code Blue and file a Code Report as per departmental procedures.
5.3 Hospitalist (Duty Doctor after hours)
• announce presence and assume role of team leader as needed • initiate 911 call and give report that emphasizes the threatening nature of the
emergency i.e. non breathing, unconscious • Determine:
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- the degree of resuscitation to be continued on site - when to transport the victim to an acute care facility - when the Code Blue situation has ended - when to cancel a code or a 911 call
• complete documentation including a progress note, transfer summary, and Form 11 (Transfer to Public Hospital) as necessary
• complete notification of: o Attending Physician o Substitute Decision Maker/Next of kin o Coroner (if the attempts to resuscitate are not successful)
5.4 Nursing Staff (responsibilities may be shared among nursing staff who respond)
• retrieve or delegate retrieval of emergency equipment and glucometer from designated locations
• lead the code until physician and response team arrives • initiate a call 911 if the physician is not immediately available • coordinate/assign a nurse to record time and actions taken on Code Blue Response
Record kept on the cart • delegate a staff in the area to access and/or print the Client/Patient Profile from
TREAT as necessary and if time allows • direct Admitting and Locating Services when Code Blue is all clear or cancelled • delegate Security/other staff to meet and direct the ambulance attendants to the Code
site, if necessary • arrange for a staff to escort if person is to be transferred to a general hospital when
appropriate • prepare documentation for the transfer, if necessary • complete SCORE report • document process and outcomes in client/patient’s health record • replenish emergency cart after use
5.5 Security
• respond to the scene of all Code Blue emergencies • assist with re-routing of traffic and crowd control • meet EMS and escort to location of emergency • bring the medical emergency cart as stipulated in Appendix A • contact and communicate with Admitting and Locating Services operator by walkie-
talkie or cell phone
5.6 Manager or APN/C (of After Hours Manager) • lead a debrief of the Code Blue
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6.0 Procedures 6.1 Assignment of the Code Manager
6.1.1 At the beginning of each shift/day on an inpatient unit, the Charge Nurse/Team Lead will assign/reassign nursing staff to Code Blue. It is recommended that an experienced clinician be assigned this role. This person will also respond to Code Blue called in assigned areas as outlined in Appendix A: Code Blue Response.
6.1. 2 Staff in non-clinical areas may also identify who will act as the Code Manager or respond to Code Blue in assigned areas if this is practical.
6.2 Initiation of Code Blue
Russell Street (RS) Site
College Street (CS) Site
Queen Street (QS) Site
Satellite Sites
Any staff Call 5555 to be connected to Admitting and Locating Services (A & L) at CS site. State code blue, site, and exact location. If the person’s condition appears critical, instruct A & L staff to call 911. Remain on the line if 911 is called. If you are alone, yell for help.
Call 5555 to be connected to A & L at CS site. State code blue, site, and exact location. If the person’s condition appears critical, instruct A & L staff to call 911. Remain on the line if 911 is called. If you are alone, yell for help and initiate CPR.
Call 5555 or press Emergency Alarm Button or use key access panel. All methods will connect to A & L at QS site. State code blue, site, and exact location. If the person’s condition appears critical, instruct A & L staff to call 911. Remain on the line if 911 is called. If you are alone, yell for help. .
Call 5555 to connect automatically to 911. State location and type of emergency.
Admitting and Locating Services (A & L; formerly known as Switchboard)
Announce code Blue and location three times on public announcement (PA) system at the RS site. (After hours announce at both RS and CS). Radio security. After hours, page Resident and
Announce code Blue and location three times on PA. Radio security. After hours, page Resident and nursing supervisor. Call 911 if needed.
There will be a 20 second delay as the fire panel warns up; in this period A&L will radio security. Once the fire panel has warmed up, announce code Blue and location three times on PA. Radio Security. Page Hospitalists during day and duty doctor
n/a
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Russell Street (RS) Site
College Street (CS) Site
Queen Street (QS) Site
Satellite Sites
nursing supervisor. Call 911 if needed.
and nursing supervisor after hours. Call 911 if needed.
Security During regular hours, 1 staff to bring equipment to the scene; 1 meet EMS at entrance.
1 security staff respond to the scene and bring equipment if necessary; 1 meet EMS at entrance.
Respond to scene and meet EMS at entrance.
n/a
Staff responsible for attending
Section 6.0 outlines specific responsibilities for all staff. Refer to Appendix A: Code Blue Response to identify which codes you are responsible for responding to and equipment that you must bring to the scene.
6.2 Initiation of Code Blue Swimming Pool (Queen Street Site)
• the lifeguard or other personnel lifts the RED emergency phone from its cradle (two such RED phones installed in the pool area - in the pool office and the pool deck)
• The special “hot line” alerts Admitting and Locating Services • NB: the red emergency phone should be used for Pool Emergencies only. The regular
phone is to be used: o If a psychiatric emergency occurs (follow Code White procedure) o For all other medical emergencies (follow Code Blue procedure)
• If transfer to a general hospital is required, the client/patient should not be removed from the pool area until the ambulance arrives.
• If the client/patient has been diagnosed as a possible Central Nervous System (head, neck or spinal) injury, the client/patient should be kept immobile until the ambulance crew takes over. In water, the portable spinal board (head immobilizer) reserved for this purpose is used.
6.3 Documentation
• The Code Blue will be fully documented in the progress notes of the client/patient’s health record. Documentation will include:
o A description of the event that led to the Code Blue o A description of the interventions implemented and the client/patient’s response
to those interventions o Outcome of the Code Blue
• One copy of the Code Blue Response Record will be filed to the client/patient health record; one copy will be forwarded to the Quality and Patient Safety Department.
• The Code Blue will also be documented in the SCORE system.
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6.4 Immediate Post-Event Debriefing
• The manager or APN/C (or After Hours Manager) will lead a debrief in order to: o ensure the emotional, psychological and physical well being of staff,
client/patients, and witnesses to the event o provide a supportive and educational process where staff and client/patients are
assisted with their reactions to the event o offer additional support/resources to staff, such as, Health, Safety, and Wellness
Services, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Spiritual Care Services 6.6 Replenishment of Equipment
See PC E 3.3 Emergency Medical Equipment 6.7 Death
All feasible emergency efforts are implemented until relieved by the EMS or death is pronounced. In the event of a death, no matter the cause, DO NOT disturb the environment. Proceed according to PC 2.D.1 Death of an Inpatient.
7.0 References
Ontario Hospital Association (OHA). (2008). OHA emergency management toolkit: Developing a sustainable emergency management program for hospitals. OHA: Toronto.
8.0 Links/Related Documents
8.1 CAMH Policies and Resources AHR 3.14.3 Management of Incidents, Errors, and Adverse Events AHR 3.14.15 Incident Reporting E 3.3 Emergency Medical Equipment
PC 2.D.1 Death of an Inpatient PC 2.D.2 Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR)
PC 2.D.6 Reporting and Disclosure of Critical Incidents Code Blue Response Record
9.0 Review/Revision History
Date Revision No.
Revision Type
Reference Section(s)
March 2004
1.0
New policy n/a
October 2006
2.0 Minor Updated procedures, responsibilities, links
December 3.0 Moderate Reformat; addition of specific responses by
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Date Revision No.
Revision Type
Reference Section(s)
2007 location and time October
2009 4.0 Minor Addition of links, updates based on
redevelopment March 2010
5.0 Minor Glucose tab 5mg removed from response because no longer available in Canada
May 2011 6.0 Moderate Reformat; update to RS and CS initiation and response by location and time; appendices
reduced and linked as forms June 2012 7.0 Moderate Addition of buildings and response for new
buildings; equipment moved to new policy Emergency Medical Equipment
February 2013
8.0 Minor Remove “Medical Staff STAT”
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Appendix A: Code Blue Response
Russell Street Site
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
hrs Weekends and Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency
Equipment and AEDs
All Areas
• All nursing and medical staff in the RS buildings
• Hospitalist from CS
• RS Security
• CS Resident (2000-0800 hrs)
• all CS medical staff
• 1 nurse per inpatient unit at CS;
• RS Security (1 security member meets CS staff at RS south entrance to direct)
RS Security RS Security RS 2nd Floor by Security
NO CLINICAL SERVICES are provided at RS after 2000 hrs on weekdays, weekends or holidays
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College Street Site
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
hrs Weekends and Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency
Equipment and AEDs
ER/EAU: Ground Floor Treatment Room
Ground Floor: Room G126A
4th Floor Treatment Room
5th Floor: Nursing Station
9th Floor: Treatment Room
All Areas
• 1 Nurse per inpatient unit
• Hospitalists • all available
medical Staff in proximity to code
• Security
• 1 Nurse per inpatient unit
• all available medical staff
• Security • CS Resident
(2000-0800 hrs)
Non inpatient: CS Security to transport equipment from G126A Inpatient: inpatient staff where code occurs
Non inpatient: CS Security to transport equipment from G126A Inpatient: inpatient staff where code occurs
10th Floor: Treatment Room
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Queen Street Site Units 1 and 3
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
hrs Weekends and Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency
Equipment and AEDs
Unit 1 Inpatient
Units
• 1 Nurse per inpatient unit in units 3 and 1
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 Nurse per inpatient unit in units 3 and 1
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
Inpatient staff on Unit where code occurs
Inpatient staff on Unit where code occurs
Unit 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5,
Unit 1-1 Forensic
Outpatient Service
and Unit 1 basement
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 3 and 1
• Hospitalists • Available
medical staff in proximity to code
• Security
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 3 and 1 Duty doctor After Hours Manager (when on site and available) Security
Forensic Outpatient Service
Unit 1-2 staff Forensic Outpatient Service Location (TBD)
Unit 3-4
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 3 and 1
• Hospitalists • All available
medical staff in proximity to code
• Security
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 3 and 1
• Hospitalists • All available
medical staff in proximity to code
• Security
Unit 3-5 Unit 3-5 Unit 3-5
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Unit 3 Inpatient
Units
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 3 and 1
• Hospitalists • All available
medical staff in proximity to code
• Security
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 3 and 1
• Duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
Inpatient staff on Unit where code occurs
Inpatient staff on Unit where code occurs
Unit 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-5 Treatment Rooms
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DISCLAIMER: This material has been prepared solely for internal use at CAMH. CAMH accepts no responsibility for use of this material by any person or organization not associated with CAMH. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form for publication without the permission of CAMH. This is a controlled document. Any documents appearing in paper form are not controlled and should always be checked against the electronic version prior to use. The electronic version should always be considered the most current and accurate version. The most current version of this policy is in electronic format, found at http://insite.camh.net/policies/e_3_1_code_blue_medical_emergency-9322.pdf
Staff Cafeteria, Mall, , Hallway from Mall to Unit 1
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
hrs Weekends and Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency
Equipment and AEDs
Staff Cafeteria,
Mall, Clothing
Shop
• 1 Nurse per inpatient unit in units 3 and 1
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 Nurse per inpatient unit in units 3 and 1
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
3-1 Staff 3-1 Staff Cupboard next to PACU office. Cupboard key located on Unit 3-1.
Hallway from Mall to Unit 1
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 3 and 1
• Hospitalists • All available
medical staff in proximity to code
• Security
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 3 and 1
• Duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
3-1 Staff 3-1 Staff Unit 3-1 Treatment Room
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Areas outside Units 1 and 3, Swimming Pool, Area Outside of Unit 1 and 3, Stores, Kitchen
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30 hrs Weekends and
Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency Equipment and AEDs
Area outside of Unit 1 and 3 (former parking
lot)
• 1 Nurse per inpatient unit in units 3 and 1
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 Nurse per inpatient unit in units 3 and 1
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
3-1 Staff 3-1 Staff Unit 3-1 Treatment Room
Queen Street
Swimming Pool and Pool area
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 3 and 1
• Hospitalists • Available
medical staff in proximity to code
• Security • Lifeguard
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 3 and 1
• Duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
3-1 Staff 3-1 Staff Cupboard next to PACU office. Cupboard key located on Unit 3-1.
CAMH Kitchen
located in basement
(take elevator beside
outpatient Pharmacy)
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 3 and 4
• Hospitalists • All available
medical staff in proximity to code
• Security
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 3 and 4
• Duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
3-1 Staff 3-1 Staff Cupboard next to PACU office. Cupboard key located on Unit 3-1.
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Units 2 and 4
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
hrs Weekends and Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency
Equipment and AEDs
Unit 4-1, lobby,
basement and main entrance of Unit 4
(excluding ECT)
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 2 and 4
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 2 and 4
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
Unit 4-2 Staff Unit 4-2 Staff Unit 4-2 Treatment Room
Unit 4-1 ECT
• 1 Nurse per unit in unit 4
• Hospitalists • Available
medical staff in proximity to code
• Security
N/A ECT staff N/A ECT Suite
Unit 4-4 & 4-5
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 2 and 4
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 4 and 2
• Duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
Inpatient staff on Unit where code occurs
Inpatient staff on Unit where code occurs
Unit 4-4 and 4-5 Treatment Rooms
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Units 2 and 4 continued, Parking, Grounds Building
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
hrs Weekends and Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency
Equipment and AEDs
Unit 2 (excluding basement)
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 2 and 4
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 2 and 4
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
Inpatient staff on Unit where code occurs (Unit 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5)
Inpatient staff on Unit where code occurs
Unit 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5 Treatment Rooms
Unit 2 Basement
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 2 and 4
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 2 and 4
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
Unit 2-2 Staff Unit 2-2 Staff Unit 2-2 Treatment Room
Shaw parking
lot, Unit 2 and 4
parking, Grounds Building
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 2 and 4
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 4 and 2
• Duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
Unit 2-2 Staff Unit 2-2 Staff Unit 2 1st Floor Mailroom
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Units 2 and 4 continued, Child Care Centre, Patient Advocate, Pharmacy, Hallway from Unit 2 to Mall
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
hrs Weekends and Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency
Equipment and AEDs
Childcare Centre, Patient
Advocate Library
Pharmacy, Hallway to Mall from
Unit 2,
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 2 and 4
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 2 and 4
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
Unit 4-2 Staff Unit 4-2 Staff Unit 4-2 treatment room
Partial Hospital. Program
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 2 and 4
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 Nurse per unit in units 2 and 4
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
Partial hospitalization Staff
Partial hospitalization Staff
Partial hospitalization Treatment Room
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West Wing and Grounds Building
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
hrs Weekends and Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency
Equipment and AEDs
All Areas
• 1 Nurse per inpatient unit in White Squirrel Way
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 Nurse per unit in AIM and Medical Withdrawal
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
AIM staff AIM Staff 40 WSW
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White Squirrel Way
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30 hrs Weekends and
Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30
hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency Equipment and AEDs
60 WSW
• 1 Nurse each from building 30, 40, 50, 60
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security • APN/Cs and
Managers
• 1 designated nurse responder from medical unit (30, 40 or 50)
• Evening PA (1630 to 2030)
• 1 Nurse from MAP • duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security • APN/Cs and
managers as available
Addiction Program Day PA Medical withdrawal unit staff to bring glucometer to all codes in WSW
Designated Nurse responder from medical unit (30, 40 or 50) Medical withdrawal unit staff to bring glucometer to all codes in WSW
1st level 60 WSW
1st Floor 30, 40 50
WSW
• 1 Nurse each from building 30, 40, 50, 60
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security • APN/Cs and
Managers
• 1 designated nurse responder from medical unit (30, 40 or 50)
• Evening PA (1630 to 2030)
• 1 Nurse from MAP • duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security • APN/Cs and
managers as available
Addiction Program Day PA Medical withdrawal unit staff to bring glucometer to all codes in WSW
Designated Nurse responder from medical unit (30, 40 or 50) Medical withdrawal unit staff to bring glucometer to all codes in WSW
1st level 60 WSW
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White Squirrel Way Continued
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30 hrs Weekends and
Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30
hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency Equipment and AEDs
2nd Floor 30, 40, 50
WSW
• 1 Nurse each from building 30, 40, 50, 60
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security • APN/Cs and
Managers
• 1 designated nurse responder from medical unit (30, 40 or 50)
• Evening PA (1630 to 2030)
• 1 Nurse from MAP • duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security • APN/Cs and
managers as available
Addiction Program Day PA Medical withdrawal unit staff to bring glucometer to all codes in WSW
Designated Nurse responder from medical unit (30, 40 or 50) Medical withdrawal unit staff to bring glucometer to all codes in WSW
Emergency Cart and defibrillator: 50 WSW Grab & Go bag: 2nd level 30 WSW
3rd Floor 30, 40, 50
WSW
• 1 Nurse each from building 30, 40, 50, 60
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security • APN/Cs and
Managers
• 1 designated nurse responder from medical unit (30, 40 or 50)
• Evening PA (1630 to 2030)
• 1 Nurse from MAP • duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security • APN/Cs and
managers as available
Addiction Program Day PA Medical withdrawal unit staff to bring glucometer to all codes in WSW
Designated Nurse responder from medical unit (30, 40 or 50) Medical withdrawal unit staff to bring glucometer to all codes in WSW
Emergency Cart and defibrillator from 50 WSW Grab & Go bag from 3rd level 50 WSW
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White Squirrel Way Continued
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30 hrs Weekends and
Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30
hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency Equipment and AEDs
4th Floor 30, 40, 50
WSW
• 1 Nurse each from building 30, 40, 50, 60
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security • APN/Cs and
Managers
• 1 designated nurse responder from medical unit (30, 40 or 50)
• Evening PA (1630 to 2030)
• 1 Nurse from MAP • duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security • APN/Cs and
managers as available
Addiction Program Day PA Medical withdrawal unit staff to bring glucometer to all codes in WSW
Designated Nurse responder from medical unit (30, 40 or 50) Medical withdrawal unit staff to bring glucometer to all codes in WSW
Emergency Cart and defibrillator from 50 WSW
WSW parking lot
and backyard
• 1 Nurse each from building 30, 40, 50, 60
• 1 Nurse from Unit 1-4, 1-5, and 1-3
• Medical staff from WSW buildings
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 designated nurse responder from medical unit (30, 40 or 50)
• 1 Nurse from Unit 1-4, 1-5, 1-2, 1-3
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
Addiction Program Day PA Medical withdrawal unit staff to bring glucometer to all codes in WSW
Designated Nurse responder from medical unit (30, 40 or 50) Medical withdrawal unit staff to bring glucometer to all codes in WSW
Emergency Cart and defibrillator from 60 WSW Grab & Go bag from 3rd level 30 WSW
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80 Workman Way grounds and parking surrounding building
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
hrs Weekends and Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency
Equipment and AEDs
Pace (1st Floor),
Geriatric Assessment Unit A (2nd
Floor), Geriatric
Assessment Unit B (3rd Floor) Unit,
CYF Inpatient Unit (4th
Floor)
• 1 nurse per unit on PACE, GAUA, GAUB, Inpt CYF, Unit 2 and 4
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 nurse per unit on PACE, GAUA, GAUB, Inpt CYF, Unit 2 and 4
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
Inpatient staff on Unit where code occurs
Inpatient staff on Unit where code occurs
PACE Location with GA Access GAUA, GAUB, CYF Inpt Treatment Rooms
Basement and Parking
• 1 nurse per unit on PACE, GAUA, GAUB, Inpt CYF, Unit 2 and 4
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 nurse per unit on PACE, GAUA, GAUB, Inpt CYF, Unit 2 and 4
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
PACE Staff GAUA PACE Location with GA Access
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80 Workman Way continued
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
hrs Weekends and Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency
Equipment and AEDs
CYF Outpatient
and Courtyard (1st Floor)
• 1 nurse per unit on PACE, GAUA, GAUB, Inpt CYF, Unit 2 and 4
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 nurse per unit on PACE, GAUA, GAUB, Inpt CYF, Unit 2 and 4
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
CYF outpatient staff bring Grab and Go and AED PACE staff brings emergency cart
CYF outpatient staff bring Grab and Go and AED GAUA
Emergency Cart: PACE Location with GA Access Grab and Go and AED: CYF location
CYF Day Hospital
(4th Floor)
• 1 nurse per unit on PACE, GAUA, GAUB, Inpt CYF, Unit 2 and 4
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 nurse per unit on PACE, GAUA, GAUB, Inpt CYF, Unit 2 and 4
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
CYF Day Hospital bring Grab and Go and AED CYF inpatient staff bring emergency cart
CYF Day Hospital bring Grab and Go and AED CYF inpatient staff bring emergency cart
Emergency Cart: CYF Inpatient Treatment Room Grab and Go and AED: CYF Day Hospital
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80 Workman Way continued
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
hrs Weekends and Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency
Equipment and AEDs
CYF Interview
and Admin Rooms (5th
Floor)
• 1 nurse per unit on PACE, GAUA, GAUB, Inpt CYF, Unit 2 and 4
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 nurse per unit on PACE, GAUA, GAUB, Inpt CYF, Unit 2 and 4
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
CYF 5th Floor Staff bring Grab and Go and AED CYF inpatient staff bring emergency cart
CYF 5th Floor Staff bring Grab and Go and AED CYF inpatient staff bring emergency cart
Emergency Cart: CYF Inpatient Treatment Room Grab and Go and AED: CYF 5th Floor location
CYF Interview
and Admin Rooms (6th
Floor)
• 1 nurse per unit on PACE, GAUA, GAUB, Inpt CYF, Unit 2 and 4
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 nurse per unit on PACE, GAUA, GAUB, Inpt CYF, Unit 2 and 4
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
CYF 6th Floor Staff bring Grab and Go and AED CYF inpatient staff bring emergency cart
CYF 6th Floor Staff bring Grab and Go and AED CYF inpatient staff bring emergency cart
Emergency Cart: CYF Inpatient Treatment Room Grab and Go and AED: CYF 6th Floor location
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100 Stokes Street, grounds and parking surrounding building
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
hrs Weekends and Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-
16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency
Equipment and AEDs
Basement, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, 5th Floor
(excluding Health, Safety
Wellness), 6th Floor, 7th
Floor
• 1 nurse per unit in 80 Workman Way and Unit 1, Addiction Medicine, Mood Outpatient, and Health, Safety and Wellness
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 nurse per inpatient unit in 80 Workman Way and Unit 1
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
Security Addiction Medicine Service to bring glucometer
Security Geriatric Assessment Unit to bring glucometer
2nd Floor location
Addiction Medicine
(3rd Floor), Health, Safety,
Wellness (5th Floor)
• 1 nurse per inpatient unit in 80 Workman Way, Addiction Medicine, Mood Outpatient, and Health, Safety and Wellness
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 nurse per inpatient unit in 80 Workman Way
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
Staff in area where code occurs (Addiction Medicine, Health, Safety and Wellness)
Inpatient staff on Unit where code occurs Geriatric Assessment Unit to bring glucometer
Addiction Medicine, Health, Safety and Wellness Services
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100 Stokes Street Continued
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
hrs Weekends and Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-
16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency
Equipment and AEDs
Mood and Anxiety
Outpatient Service and Research (4th Floor)
• 1 nurse per inpatient unit in 80 Workman Way, Addiction Medicine, Mood Outpatient, and Occupational Wellness
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 nurse per inpatient unit in 80 Workman Way
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
Addiction Medicine Addiction Medicine Service to bring glucometer
Security Geriatric Assessment unit to bring glucometer
Addiction Medicine 2nd Floor location
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101 Stokes Street
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
hrs Weekends and Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-
16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency
Equipment and AEDs
All Areas
• 1 nurse per clinical unit in Addiction Medicine, Mood Outpatient, Units 3 and 1
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security • Available OT
staff in proximity to code
• 1 nurse per clinical unit on Units 3 and 1
• duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• Security
Security Unit 1-2 to bring glucometer
Security Unit 1-2 to bring glucometer
ADL Suite
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Tunnels
Staff Responsible for Response Staff Responsible for Transport of Emergency Equipment
Code Location Monday-Friday
08:30-16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
hrs Weekends and Holidays
Monday-Friday 08:30-
16:30 hrs
Monday-Friday 16:30-08:30
Weekends and Holidays
Location of Emergency
Equipment and AEDs
Tunnels: Half by
Cafeteria
• 1 nurse per unit in Units 3 and 4
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 nurse per unit in Units 3 and 4
• Duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• security
Security Security Unit 3-1 Treatment Room
Tunnels: Half by 100
Stokes Street
• 1 nurse per inpatient unit in Addiction Medicine, Mood Outpatient
• all available medical staff in proximity to code
• hospitalists • security
• 1 nurse per inpatient unit in GAUA, GAUB, CYF
• Duty doctor • After Hours
Manager (when on site and available)
• security
Security Security 1st Floor location by Security