EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL - Department of Health

CODE BLACK
DEPUTY CO-ORDINATOR / SECURITY OFFICERS
It is against Hospital policy for a lone Security Officer to attend the site of a Code Black
incident without a second Security Officer as back-up.
They shall follow the procedures as laid down in the Security Officers Training Manual
(CF Part 6 - Aggression).
• On notification of Code Black activate all Security staff on campus via two way radio.
• Don tabard, identifying position.
• Await arrival of Hospital Emergency Co-ordinator to take over Emergency Control
Room responsibilities.
• With second Security Officer, proceed to location of incident and await arrival of
Police.
• Prior to arrival of Police, intervene and assist in the restraint of the offenders only if:-
Another member of staff is being assaulted or is in any way placed in
danger of life and limb
Requested by another staff member to render assistance to ensure well
being of a staff member or patient, providing the request is within the
Security Officers’ Guidelines
• Liaise with Senior Police Officer on scene.
• Maintain communication with Hospital Emergency Co-ordinator via two way radio
• Maintain presence at location and assist Area Warden as necessary.
• Advise Hospital Emergency Co-ordinator when “All Clear” given by Senior Police
Officer.
• Provide a report on the incident to the Risk Manager.
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