Sounds On The Ward
Fire Alarms Every Wednesday morning, between 7:30AM and 12PM, we test the fire alarms. If they go off during an emergency, our staff will lead all safety procedures in patient areas. There is no need to exit the building unless the staff on the ward give you instructions to do so. We want to make sure you are not evacuated unnecessarily or left alone. Your safety is our priority. Call Bells/Patient Buzzers Patient buzzers are a slow low tone beep sound which will continue on/off until answered. Medical Alarms The medical alarms that we use are the IVAC (Infection-related Ventilator-Associated complication) pumps which are a high pitched on/off beep until turned off. Emergency Alarms Emergency alarm is a high pitch alarm with rapid on/off beeps. There is no need to exit the building unless the staff on the ward give you instructions to do so. We want to make sure you are not evacuated unnecessarily or left alone. Your safety is our priority.
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