Hospital Codes

Question 1

Code Red

Answer 1

Fire

Question 2

Code Blue

Answer 2

Cardiac Arrest

Make way for code blue team, provide assistance as necessary

Question 3

Code White

Answer 3

Violence/Aggressive Behaviour

Security will respond. Provide assistance if directed.

Question 4

Code Yellow

Answer 4

Missing patient

Search area for patient

Question 5

Code Green

Answer 5

Evacuation

Assist patients in evacuation

Question 6

Code Orange

Answer 6

Mass casualty/Disaster

Follow protocols

Question 7

Code Black

Answer 7

Bomb threat

Assist as directed, look around for suspicious objects

Question 8

Code Brown

Answer 8

Hazardous spill

Keep everyone away from area

Question 9

Code Grey

Answer 9

System Failure

Refer to downtime procedures

Question 10

Code Pink

Answer 10

Pediatric/Neonatal emergency

Make way for code pink team

Question 11

Code Amber

Answer 11

Missing or abducted child

Search area