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South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) is dedicated to ensuring the safety and protection of staff, patients and visitors by being prepared for emergency situations.

SBGHC deploys a fully functioning emergency management program and emergency codes that are aligned with the  Ontario Hospital Association Emergency Response color coding system are in place to ensure a coordinated and immediate response to recognized threats or emergency situations.

During your time at the hospital, you may hear an emergency code paged overhead.  Our teams are trained on how to respond to each of the various emergency codes.  In the event of an emergency, it is important to remain calm and follow all instructions provided by staff.

Below you will a find a listing of all of the emergency codes, and general instructions for how to respond.

Code Amber - Missing/Abducted Infant or Child

A Code Amber search procedure will be activated if an infant or child is reported missing or abducted by an unauthorized person.

How to Respond:

  • Remain calm.
  • Avoid entering the affected area. If you are in the affected area, do not leave the area unless instructed to do so by hospital staff or Police Services.
  • Stay with your family or support network if possible.
  • Follow directions from hospital staff.
  • Provide any information to security if requested.

Code Black - Bomb Threat/Suspicious Object

If a Code Black is called, staff will take appropriate actions to minimize damage and disruption at the hospital. SBGHC collaborates with police services to manage these emergencies effectively.

How to Respond:

  1. Remain calm.
  2. Follow directions from hospital staff.
  3. If you see a suspicious object/package, alert a staff member immediately. Do not touch it. Move away from the area and report it to hospital staff.

Code Blue - Cardiac Arrest/Medical Emergency - Adult

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Code Brown- Hazardous Spill

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Code Brown Bruce - Contaminated Casualty

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Code Green - Evacuation

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Code Grey - Infrastructure Loss

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Code Grey Button Down - External Air Exclusion

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Code Orange - External Disaster

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Code Pink - Cardiac Arrest/Medical Emergency - Infant or Child

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Code Purple- Hostage Taking

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Code Red - Fire

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Code Silver - Active Shooter

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Code White - Violent Situation

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Code Yellow - Missing Person

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Emergency Preparedness Resources

SBGHC urges patients, families, and the community to actively participate in emergency preparedness. The following resources are available to enhance your readiness.

Emergency preparedness | ontario.ca

Grey Bruce Public Health – Emergency Preparedness 

Emergency Preparedness | Municipality of Arran Elderslie

Preparing for an Emergency | Municipality of Brockton

Emergency Preparedness | Municipality of West Grey

Emergency Preparedness | Municipality of Kincardine

Ontario 511

Government of Canada – Get Prepared

SBGHC Staff
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