Smart Hospital: Code Pink - Pediatric Emergency

A Code Pink has a range of meanings depending on the region. For our system’s intended purposes, it refers to a pediatric cardiac arrest or related emergency. Code Pinks are called to ensure action is taken promptly in these situations. 

SimplyCast’s Code Pink solution is designed to help hospitals streamline and automate the process of sending emergency messages to staff during Code Pink situations. By using this solution, hospitals can significantly reduce manual tasks and enhance communication efficiency in critical moments. 

The smart hospital use case offers significant advantages for optimizing the management of Code Pink situations. Here are some of the key benefits:  

• Enhanced Communication: This use case facilitates seamless interactions by improving communication channels among staff. It enables team members to receive and relay crucial information in real time, which is vital during emergencies.  

• Dynamic Alerts: A standout feature of this use case is the implementation of digitized alerts, which automatically activate a code pink at a moment's notice. This feature ensures that all relevant personnel are notified instantly, enhancing readiness and response.  

• Improved Response Times: This approach guarantees that information reaches staff promptly, leading to quicker response times—an essential factor during a Code Pink scenario where every second counts.  

• Message Templates: This use case also allows for the development of multiple message templates, which effectively ensures that alerts are tailored to meet each situation's specific context.  

These are just a few of the many benefits the smart hospital use case brings to the forefront of emergency management, paving the way for more efficient and effective responses.  

The message template feature for the Code Pink alert allows for creating a standardized notification. Specific areas within the template can be marked for personalization. When the alert is issued, the system automatically pulls data from the staff registry to generate personalized notifications for all staff and stakeholders. The template typically includes the following features: a description of the Code Pink situation, required resources, and Instructions on how to respond.  

Templates are readily accessible from a central dashboard, alongside other hospital alerts, for efficient launching when needed.

The Code Pink use case includes six essential steps that include the following: 

1. Staff registry: SimplyCast provides a staff registry with up-to-date information to ensure alerts are properly received and go to the right staff. 
2. Message templates: Message templates can be created to prepare all of the essential information that staff must receive during a Code Pink. This allows personalized messages to be sent out at a moments notice removing any potential delays.  
3. Code Pink alerts: Alerts can be launched at a moments notice, allowing all essential staff members to be made aware of the incident and respond accordingly.  
4. Participation agreement: Staff that are contacted will have the ability to accept or decline to participate. If no response is made they will receive notifications in set intervals until a response is made. 
5. Confirmation message: Whenever a staff member confirms they are available, they will automatically receive a confirmation message that includes additional information. 
6. Closing a Code Pink: The final step is closing a Code Pink. Once all of the required staff members have confirmed their availability, the system will automatically close to avoid overstaffing.  

With these steps in place, Code Pink responses can be greatly enhanced.