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CODE WHITE Special

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ALL CODE WHITES REQUIRE THE FOLOWING PPE

*Face Shield *Mask *Gloves *Yellow Gown

OR PPE as indicated by the patient’s precautions

Press your pendant or call 5555

and direct to announce “Code White Special”

Charge nurse (or designate) to ensure staff don REQUIRED PPE PRIOR TO ENTERING
DO NOT RUSH

INSIDE ROOM OUTSIDE ROOM

NURSE 1 (in PPE) MD/ MH Leadership NURSE – TEAM LEAD
(in PPE)

SECURITY (in PPE) NURSE –
Minimum required to safely Runner/Assist
contain the situation
with PPE
SECURITY (on standby-
MH Clinician (in PPE) in PPE)

KEY PRINCIPLES

 Designate Roles and Have a Clear Plan
 De-escalation provided by the staff with the best rapport with patient
 Minimize the number of people in the room to only those required to de-escalate
 Minimize equipment taken into the room – restraints should remain outside the room until the decision is made to use
them. The restraint bag should not enter the room as it cannot be sterilized or cleaned.

October 16, 2020