Emergency Management Plan

Queensway Carleton Hospital’s emergency management program assists in identifying, analyzing, and managing risks to prepare and better respond to emergencies and to ensure the safety and protection of staff, patients, physicians volunteers, and visitors. The program will align with our vision, mission and values and reflect ethical, evidence based and risk-based decision making to protect people, property, and the environment.

The purpose of the QCH Emergency Management Plan (EMP) is to:

    • Reduce risks to QCH patients, staff, infrastructure, operations, and the environment.
    • Promote and maintain organizational preparedness.
    • Ensure effective response to all emergencies with a focus on the protection of life, infrastructure, and the environment; and
    • Ensure the continuity of critical QCH operations and services by maintaining and promptly restoring critical services during and following emergencies.

Emergency Codes

Emergency Codes. Code Blue - Medical Emergency Code Pink - Pediatric Emergency Code Red - Fire Code Green - Evacuation Code Brown - Internal Spill Code Yellow - Missing Patient Code Amber - Missing Infant Code Orange - External Disaster Code Orange CBRNE - External CBRNE Code Black - Bomb Threat / Suspicious Package Code Grey - Infrastructure Failure Code Grey - Button Down - External Air Hazard Code White - Violent Patient Code Purple - Hostage Taking Code Silver - Person with a Weapon

 

Preparing for an Emergency

It is important to prepare for emergencies before they happen. Experts recommend having a plan to manage for at least 72 hours during an emergency and potentially longer if you have specific needs. 

Additional Resources 

  • Government of Canada Get Prepared Guide