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Code Red

In a hospital, 'Code Red' indicates a fire emergency requiring immediate action from staff, including fire detection, containment, evacuation, and firefighting. Key roles include the Nurse in Charge for patient evacuation, Security Officer for non-medical personnel, and Fire Officer for coordination. Staff are trained in procedures and communication to ensure safety and effective response during such emergencies.

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Code Red

In a hospital, 'Code Red' indicates a fire emergency requiring immediate action from staff, including fire detection, containment, evacuation, and firefighting. Key roles include the Nurse in Charge for patient evacuation, Security Officer for non-medical personnel, and Fire Officer for coordination. Staff are trained in procedures and communication to ensure safety and effective response during such emergencies.

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CODE RED & CODE RED TEAM MEMBERS IN HOSPITAL

In the context of a hospital, "Code Red" signifies a fire emergency. When a Code Red is
activated, it alerts staff to take immediate action to address the fire situation. This typically
involves a multi-faceted response, including:

1. Fire Detection and Notification:

Staff are trained to recognize fire or smoke and immediately notify others by activating the
fire alarm system, often using a specific intercom number.

2. Containment:

Staff near the fire are expected to assess the situation, attempt to contain the fire if it's small
and safe to do so, and close doors to prevent the fire's spread.

3. Evacuation:

In many cases, evacuation of patients and staff from the affected area is necessary. This may
involve moving patients to designated triage areas or to other hospitals.

4. Firefighting:

A specialized firefighting team, often part of the hospital's emergency response team, will
take over firefighting efforts, using appropriate equipment and procedures.

5. Documentation and Debriefing:

Following the incident, detailed records of the event, actions taken, and lessons learned are
documented to improve future responses.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

 Nurse in Charge: Responsible for patient evacuation and accounting, according to the
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.

 Security Officer: Responsible for the evacuation of non-medical personnel (visitors,


staff) and for accounting for staff from departments like housekeeping and kitchen.

 Fire Officer: Directs the evacuation process and coordinates with external agencies.

 Telephone Operator: Announces the evacuation instructions.

 Firefighting Team: Responds to the fire, extinguishes it, and takes control of the
situation.
Important Considerations:

 Training:

Hospital staff receive specific training on Code Red procedures, including how to use fire
extinguishers and what to do during an evacuation.

 Communication:

Hospitals use clear and concise language to communicate emergency situations to staff and
patients, often using standardized codes to minimize panic.

 Safety:

Maintaining calm, ensuring clear pathways, and preventing the spread of fire are all critical
aspects of the Code Red response.

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