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Security Alert (Active Shooter/Active Attack) formally Code Silver

Actions to take if it occurs on your unit/area

(RUN/AVOID, HIDE/DENY, FIGHT/DEFEND)

Call Security x655 (911 outside of hospital)

DO NOT enter area of concern

Follow directions from Security and/or Police
NOTE: You May be Directed to Stay in Your Area if Perpetrator/s is/are isolated to another building/floor. (If so, stay away from windows or side of unit facing area of concern)

Critical Information/Points to Remember

You, your coworkers, our patients and their visitors safety is of primary importance
Call for help immediately while remaining calm and warning others

RUN to escape if possible or directed to do so, with hands raised, fingers spread and don't wait for others to follow. AVOID area if remote from same as we will notify all CUHC personnel if there is an event at any CUHC occupancy.

HIDE-If escape is not possible or advised by Security/Police HIDE by proceeding to a room/area that can be locked/barricaded, turn off the lights, close the blinds and silence devices that emit sound. (Secure unit as swiftly and safely as possible to DENY entry of those intent on doing harm. Do not become a target of opportunity)

Keep everyone out of site, stay away from windows and get behind concrete walls, thick desks, file cabinets, etc.

Have 1 person call Security via 856-342-2400 if in the hospital or Police via 911 if outside of the hospital and let them know where you are, who is with you, the description and location of the person with the weapon if known and if you saw any victims, devices, etc.

Wait until you hear an "ALL CLEAR" by Security/Police, when in doubt verify via 911 (Do not respond to any Code Red alarm)

When instructed to leave have hands open, raised and exit as directed by law enforcement

FIGHT only as a last resort should you engage the person with the weapon and DEFEND yourself as though your life depends on it as it may. Use makeshift weapons such as fire extinguishers, (Discharge in face, strike with bottle), IV poles, throw items at attacker/s, and engage as a group if others are present.

ARE YOU SAFE?

Please respond to the below form ONLY if assistance is required UNLESS instructed otherwise via IMT messages. (This will allow those that have an immediate Life Safety need to have their messages viewed more rapidly)
ARE YOU SAFE FORM LINK

LIVE ACTION LOG/COMMUNICATIONS BOARD

Upon Activation of the IMT and Emergency Operations Plan the following will be monitored in real-time by assigned staff.
SELECT HERE TO ACCESS THE IMT LIVE ACTION LOG/COMMS BOARD

US Patent Numbers 7,720,998 B2, 7,836,207