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11.12.9.10 Preprogrammed, Automatic Mode. Specific call types can be
programmed for automatic relay to the appropriate pager even if the master
station that normally handles the call is unattended. This will include
emergency and auxiliary medical alarm service calls. Additionally, each
patient station can be individually programmed for patient priority call
status whereby all patient calls will be automatically relayed to the
appropriate pager.
11.12.9.11 Page Origination. A radio page can be originated from any master
station. A tone alert and alphanumeric digital display message can be
originated by use of the station keyboard. The message may be either a
preprogramed message or a free text message. The page can be routed via duty
assignments by keying in the room/bed number or directly to an individual or
group by keying in their pager address number.
11.12.9.12 Master Stations. Master stations that have transferred control of
the operational zone to another master station will retain the capability to
originate radio pages.
11.12.10 Code Blue. Code Blue is a generic phrase which is used to indicate
a critical situation brought on by a cardiac arrest or similar type of
immediate life threatening event. Depending on the type of health care
facility and the using service criteria there can be a number of variations on
Code Blue which identify different types of patients to which the code
applies. The number and type of signals shall be determined by the using
service. These may include, but not limited to, a code for adult patients,
pediatric patients, and infants each of which will have a separate label. For
the purposes of this document all such calls shall be referred to as Code
Blue. The AVNC shall provide for all types of Code Blue calls to be
implemented by the using service in the facility. All Code Blue calls shall
share the highest priority on the AVNC system.
11.12.10.1 Code Blue Call Locations. The using military service shall decide
where Code Blue signaling devices are required. It is strongly recommended
that Code Blue signaling be provided in all areas covered by the AVNC system.
A neonatal code signaling system is highly recommended in all baby care areas
such as LDRP rooms and the nursery. A pediatrics code signaling system is
highly recommended in the pediatrics ward and the emergency department. It is
also recommended that code buttons be installed as separate, stand alone
buttons in a single gang faceplate. Code Blue stations should be installed on
each side of the patient service console to facilitate easy access by the
attending staff. The following locations are strongly recommended for Code
Blue stations: each inpatient bed; each OR; each delivery room; each cystocopy
room; each bronchospy room; each oral surgery operatory; each LDRP room; each
nursery; each baby care area; each emergency exam treatment room bed; each
trauma room bed; each pre-op and post-op surgery patient hold cubicle; each
inpatient exam treatment room; each stress test/treadmill room; each blood
draw room; renal dialysis room; each immunization room; each x-ray room; each
MRI room; each CT Scan room; each angiography room; each cardiac cath. room
and each chemotherapy room.
10.12.10.2 Code Blue system Operation. The system shall be capable of
activating the AVNC radio page interface in the event of a Code Blue call.
The system shall transmit to the radio page encoder the type of call and the
location by room and bed number in the facility. The radio page shall be sent
to a specific group of pagers carried by the response team. The system shall
also send the type of code call, room and bed number to the AVNC Code Blue
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