A code response team for agitated patients was modeled on response teams for other acute conditions such as stroke. A team-based approach to responding to agitated patients in the Emergency Department ...

Wake County schools will use a new emergency response system in 2026, following a school board vote Tuesday night to work with a foundation to improve school's crisis response. It's intended to ...

Hospital emergency codes are used to swiftly alert staff to something requiring a quick response, but a recent study suggests many healthcare workers can't accurately identify them. To learn more, ...

Plain language announcements may improve hospital staff responses to nonclinical emergencies compared to traditional coded messages, according to a new nurse-led study from Cleveland Clinic. The ...

Schools and universities nationwide are investing in a range of initiatives to address the active shooter threat, from mental health resources to upgraded security systems. However, one overlooked ...

The Director of Emergency Preparedness coordinates the Critical Incident Management Program and emergency procedures. These are designed to be an all-hazards disaster response and emergency management ...