24. Code yellow for 3 Marks final year Allied Health Sciences exam Advance paper 3 Rajiv Gandhi University
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Here is a complete 3-mark answer for Code Yellow as expected in a Rajiv Gandhi University (RGUHS) Allied Health Sciences final year Advanced Paper 3 exam:
Code Yellow - Hospital Emergency Code (3 Marks)
Definition:
Code Yellow is a hospital emergency alert system code that indicates a missing person - typically a missing patient, vulnerable adult, or a person who has wandered away or eloped from a healthcare facility without authorization or without being formally discharged.
When Code Yellow is Activated:
- A patient is found to be missing from their ward/unit
- A confused, disoriented, or cognitively impaired patient (e.g., with dementia, delirium, or psychiatric illness) wanders off
- A patient leaves against medical advice (AMA) without staff awareness
- A pediatric or elderly patient cannot be located within the facility
Response Protocol on Activation:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. | Announce Code Yellow over the intercom with last known location |
| 2. | Assign search teams to cover all exits, stairwells, toilets, and common areas |
| 3. | Secure exit points - notify security personnel immediately |
| 4. | Check CCTV footage to track the patient's last known movement |
| 5. | Notify the treating physician and nursing in-charge |
| 6. | Inform family/next of kin |
| 7. | If not found within the facility, contact local police/authorities |
| 8. | Document the incident and file a missing person report |
Key Points to Remember:
- Code Yellow is distinct from Code Pink (missing infant/child abduction) which involves a more intensive lockdown
- The purpose is to protect vulnerable patients who may be unable to make safe decisions for themselves
- All hospital staff - not just security - are expected to participate in the search
- Once the patient is found, an "All Clear" is announced and an incident report is filed
Mnemonic: Yellow = You need to find someone (missing person alert)
3-mark format tip for RGUHS exams: Include (1) definition, (2) at least 3 trigger situations, and (3) the response steps - this covers all 3 marks typically allocated.
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