Code Gray Combative Encounters

Decoding the Urgent: Hospital Emergency Codes Explained

Code Gray: Combative Encounters

When announced over the hospital's loudspeaker system, "Code Gray" signifies an immediate threat: a combative or aggressive individual requiring the assistance of security personnel. Additionally, this code typically indicates the presence of a weapon.

Code Orange: Hazardous Situations

Code Orange alerts staff to a hazardous material spill or a mass casualty incident. This code goes beyond a simple color association; it represents a pressing threat to patient and staff safety.