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Code White

The purpose of the Code White policy and procedure is to assist St. Joseph's HealthCare staff in responding to episodes where individuals become violent and/or display behaviour which threatens staff, patient/client and building occupant safety.  A Code White will be activated following attempts to de-escalate threatening behaviour perceived by staff or immediately when staff safety is compromised.

 

The main objectives of initiating a Code White are:

 

1.          To provide a standard response for staff to follow to obtain assistance in managing episodes involving violent person

2.          To preserve the safety of staff, clients and other building occupants.

3.          To communicate an episode of violence to other staff members working in the building.

4.          To assist persons displaying violence to regain control over their behaviour.



Contact Information
Charlton Campus
50 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8N 4A6
(905) 522 - 1155 (automated)
(905) 522 - 4941 (switchboard)




West 5th Campus
100 West 5th Street, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8N 3K7
905-388-2511 or 905-522-1155




King Campus
2757 King Street East, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8G 5E4
(905) 573-7777
Urgent Care Service:
0800 hrs to 2200 hrs - 7 days per week.
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