Secret Codes

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Computer Support Codes:
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PEBKAC: Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair

PICNIC: Problem in chair – not in computer

ID 10 T Error:  ID 10 T is, of course, IDIOT

“Doctor” Codes:
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Doctor Brown:  is a code word often used in hospitals to alert security staff to a threat to personnel.

Dr. Allcome: Serious emergency. “Doctor Allcome to Ward 5.” would indicate that all medical staff not presently occupied are needed.

Dr. Firestone: Fire in the hospital.

Dr. Strong: Patient needing either physical assistance or physical restraint.

“Colour” Codes:
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Code Black:

- In Australia code black is a personal threat. This incorporates a diverse range of situations including assaults, confrontations, hostage situations and threats of personal injury or attack
- Bomb Threat (Ontario, Manitoba)
- In the military code black is bomb threat or discovery of suspicious package.

Code Gray/Grey

- A combative person with no weapon under HASC suggestions.
- Severe Weather

Code Green

-A combative person using physical force, especially weapons.
-Used to indicate an evacuation situation, and can refer to the evacuation of a ward/floor/wing or the entire hospital

Code Pink

- Biohazardous contamination of a patient or staff.
- Patient is under influence of illegal substances

Code Purple

- Australian Standard for Bomb or Substance alert
- Hostage situation or patient abduction
- Emergency department can no longer accept patients; divert incoming cases to other hospitals if at all possible .

Code Yellow

- Missing patient

Code Brown

- Missing Adult

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