Code Orange
Intense Toronto trauma hospital simulation helps medical staff prepare for catastrophe
Staff at the downtown Toronto facility hear the declaration of a “code orange” and whir into action – they know it’s a simulation designed to test the hospital’s response to catastrophe but their reaction is real. Continue reading
‘We have to be prepared for it’: Montreal hospitals practice disaster simulation
Hospitals across Montreal worked on a Code Orange simulation in order to be prepared for a catastrophic event involving mass casualties. Continue reading
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital to conduct mock Code Orange exercise
According to a release issued by the CGMH on Wednesday, the hospital, along with County of Simcoe EMS will be conducting a regional Code Orange mock exercise. Continue reading
Patient volume reaches critical level at Ross Memorial Hospital
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Ross Memorial Hospital declares an internal ‘Code Orange’ due to overcapacity. Continue reading
Code Orange: How hospitals respond to mass casualties like Toronto’s van attack
When “Code Orange” sounds, hospitals are ready to receive mass casualties. Continue reading
What is a Code Orange? Is Montreal ready for an emergency situation?
Are Montreal hospitals and first-responders prepared for a Code Orange situation? Continue reading
Hospitals put Code Orange into effect after plane crash lands in Halifax
An emergency physician in Halifax said a Code Orange was put into effect by the region’s largest health authority early Sunday morning as area hospitals prepared to receive injured passengers and crew following the crash landing of an Air Canada flight at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Continue reading
WATCH: Code orange protocol gets real-life test
Code Orange protocol was put to use on Thursday, when hospital officials received an emergency call telling them to expect 60 victims from a tour bus crash on the Coquihalla Highway. Continue reading
Kelowna hospital calls Code Orange to deal with bus crash casualties
Kelowna General Hospital took in 22 patients by helicopter and ambulance, calling in extra doctors and staff to help deal with the large influx of casualties. Continue reading
Moncton manhunt: Shooting suspect Justin Bourque arrested
The manhunt in Moncton for RCMP shooting suspect Justin Bourque is over, as RCMP arrested the alleged gunman just after midnight. Continue reading