Terms like 'Code 300' or 'Angel' may be used by flight crews to signal a serious medical emergency ...

The Washington State Hospital Association hopes patients and visitors notice something when they hear an emergency call over the facility’s loudspeaker: they can understand it. The reason it would be ...

The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority has released an advisory urging healthcare facilities across the state to standardize the emergency codes they use to notify staff of urgent situations.

HOUSTON – In a world where personal safety is paramount, knowing how to discreetly alert someone that you’re in danger can be life-saving. While there are many ways to call for help, having a set of ...

I was sitting at Carolinas Medical Center last month when an ominous-sounding voice came over the loud speaker: “Security alert. Threat of violence. Levine Children’s Hospital. 10th floor. Avoid the ...