Code Blue

The objective of the Code Blue policy and procedure is to ensure a skilled and timely response to a life threatening emergency such as a cardiac and respiratory arrest, or a pre-cardiac or pre-respiratory arrest.  The success of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) depends upon prompt initiation of basic cardiac life support, co-ordination of advance resuscitative skills among team members, the on-the-scene health professionals and others.

This policy applies to all patients/clients, employees, members of the professional staff, volunteers, visitors, learners, contractors and all persons who have a relationship with St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.  Please note that the Code Blue Team at the West 5th Campus will respond and provide care until a paramedic ambulance crew arrives on scene and assumes care.