(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
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State: I can see how upset this made you and I think we can figure it out together.
Maintain patient safety
Direct threat: Stay safe, Walk away
Early identification of conflict or Code Grey patient makes it easier to intervene and prevent escalation.
Understanding how
to respond to
combative
patients
and visitors
protects staff,
patients and visitors from injury.
Grateful for our awesome team!
De-Escalate by:
Remaining Calm and Poised
Teamwork is essential in a Code Gray response
If possible, separate Code Gray person
from others
If needed, call 911, remove patients/visitors
from area
Maintain Situational awareness
Notify Amber if you feel intimidated or
threatened by a patient
What a great team we have!
De-Escalate by: using active lstening
Ask: How can I help?
Only one person talking to Code Gray person
Code Gray: Yelling
Cursing
Direct Threat
Indirect Threat
Know your role in a code gray
Prevent Others from getting involved
De-Escalate by
working with person to
find a solution for them.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Maintain safety of staff and others
Communicate
clearly during event.
Review Policy EM077 for Code Gray in Clinics
Yelling
Cursing Indirect threat: use basic de-escalation techniques
Code Gray: Disruptive
Loud
Threatening
Feels unsafe
Refusing to comply
