Code SystemStaff Roles

Emergency Action Plan• The Emergency Action Plan is put in place to ensure staff and

members safety during emergency situations including injuries, severe weather and other threats.

When to call a code?•Call CODE BLUE on two-way radio for any

injury requiring the possible use of the automated external defibrillator (AED). Possible scenarios include: unconscious victim, choking, heart attack, head/spinal injury, seizure, large loss of blood, etc.).

When to call a code?•Call CODE RED on two-way radio for any injury

that does not require the use or possible use of an AED. Possible scenarios include: sprained ankle, fractured bone, dislocated joint, minor cuts/bruises. It is possible that an ambulance will be required for a CODE RED.

When to call a code?• Call CODE GREEN on two way radio for an injury that

requires a lifeguard to enter the water. A secondary rescuer will arrive and change the code to BLUE if needed. • In all instances the staff member should give a description of the

incident and the location when they call the code.

Your role• Calling 911 (556-1111)• Lay Responder• First Responder• Additional assistance (CPR certified)• Additional Assistance (non-certified)• Radio Communication

Code Black – Your role• Call CODE BLACK on two-way radio when you witness or get

a report of a violent crime in the CRC or on campus.

Code Black – Your role• MOST IMPORTANT: GET YOURSELF OUT!• Evacuate• Direct members• Just go – do not stop• Debrief

Missing Child• When it is discovered that a child is missing, or if a parent

alerts a staff member that a child is missing, the staff member uses the radio to call an AMBER ALERT giving a full description of the child, including approximate age and what he/she is wearing.

Missing Child – Your Role• Member Services• One staff member closes front gate, calls 911 (556-1111), Look at

cameras, • Other staff member goes to gymnasium to cover loading dock doors

and to view gymnasium exit doors• Fitness Floor• Recruit staff or members to help watch exit doors, 5 doors need

covered (track, MPR B, Squash Court, plate loaded and cardio area exits

• Lifeguards• Clear the pool, down guard goes to North Door, The lap pool guard

covers the emergency exit by the Swim Coach office / Leisure Pool Guard covers the exit in the Leisure Pool

Missing Child – Your role continued• Building Supervisor• Meet with individual who reported missing child, get full

details, bring person to MS to wait for public safety• All other staff• Search entire facility – stay in communication via radio

When to call a code?

• Call CODE BROWN means someone pooped somewhere (usually in the pools, but could be on stairs, the basketball courts, or anywhere except inside a toilet).• Building Supervisor/Aquatic Supervisor shut down area and

take care of the Code.