Hospital Code Communication
Easily Communicate Hospital Emergency Codes
Alerting Hospital Staff When Action Is Essential
Hospital color code alerts are used in hospitals worldwide to denote various kinds of emergency situation (for example, code red for fire and code silver for armed person). They are an important part of hospital safety and emergency preparedness.
Fast, effective code communication is a critical part of a hospital’s emergency response.
To alert staff to a situation, codes must be communicated in a way that cuts through the noise of a busy hospital and are understood by all workers, especially ward-based staff attending to patients.
Powerful internal communication is essential – anything less isn’t worth the risk.
Tools To Communicate Hospital Codes
Communicating hospital codes by email is too slow and ineffective in an emergency. The SnapComms platform delivers when time is of the essence. Strong visuals, instant attention, high engagement – no panic.
Desktop alerts are unbeatable for immediate employee attention. They deliver high-priority code alerts directly to desktop and mobile devices. Messages can override all other applications depending on the severity of the situation.
Desktop tickers use scrolling headlines on computer screens as a more discreet alternative for less critical situations and in public facing areas. Colored visuals, icons and hyperlinks can be included for additional engagement.
The RSVP tool improves the efficacy of important hospital code training. Recurrence settings encourage high staff response rates. Reminders drive high attendance numbers. Tracking allows administrators to monitor attendance in advance and plan accordingly.
Employee surveys gather information during and after a code alert. Multiple question formats and the ability to include imagery allow questions to be answered, viewed, and classified quickly.
An Employee quiz can support training and upskilling of staff by testing them on their knowledge of hospital codes and the appropriate responses. In this way, hospitals can improve staff awareness and compliance with hospital code procedures.
Screensavers improve staff knowledge of hospital codes and promote correct behavior around response through striking visuals and high repetition of messages.
SnapComms Delivers Results That Matter
Increase understanding
Staff knowledge of all hospital codes and the appropriate responses is correct and up to date
Ensure compliance
Staff responses to code alerts are aligned to requirements and may be proven when required for compliance
Reduce risk
Staff and patient safety increased by adhering to correct code processes
Strengthen communication
Message readership and engagement is improved through real-time data-driven insights
Improve performance
The smooth operation of the hospital is maintained by protecting the safety and productivity of staff
Enhance morale
Staff respect the efforts made to protect the safety of the hospital and all its people, increasing their job satisfaction
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