EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL - Department of Health

Respond Green
DEPUTY EMERGENCY CO-ORDINATOR
CODE GREEN
• On notification of Code Green, ensure rear lifts have been isolated – Lift 7
should be returned to the ground floor, to be accessed ONLY by Deputy Coordinator
with control key.
• Don tabard (vest) identifying position,
• Arrange for a staff member to await the arrival of emergency service personnel
to provide directions (if required);
• Obtain site plan from Security office drawer and proceed to Lift 7 (on ground
floor), rendezvous with Emergency Co-ordinator.
Personal safety is paramount - If safe to do so.
• Proceed to level 3 / In-Patient Services Building.
• Liaise with Area Warden.
• Provide SITREPS to Emergency Co-ordination Centre (as events unfold or at
least every 15 minutes).
• Liaise with Senior Corrections Officer.
• Liaise with Senior Police Officer.
• Enter the Corrections Control Room.
• Remain at location (in a safe position) to liaise with Emergency Co-ordinator,
Senior Corrections Officer, Police and assist Area Warden with tasks.
• Advise Emergency Co-ordination Centre when all clear to be given.
• Arrange immediate replacement/rectification of used / damaged equipment.
• Provide a report on the incident to the Risk Management.
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