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Emergency Procedures

The UCLA Heath Security & Parking Department is responsible for responding to all types of emergencies. Our facilities have standardized responses for the following emergencies:
Code Pink: Infant Abduction
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Respond to the nearest exit and screen everyone leaving the building.
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Be alert for people with children or large bags/packages.
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Report any suspicious or unusual situations to security immediately.
More information about infant abduction response for staff members (PDF) »
Code Purple: Pediatric Abduction
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Respond to the nearest exit and screen everyone leaving the building.
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Be alert for people with children or large bags/packages.
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Report any suspicious or unusual situations to security immediately.
More information about pediatric abduction response for staff members (PDF) »
Code Gray: Abusive or Combative Person
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Respond to the location if nearby to assist staff and security as needed.
More information about abusive or combative person response for staff members (PDF) »
Code Silver: Person with Weapon, or Hostage Situation
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If directly involved, do whatever you can to escape, take cover and shelter in place.
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Within the hospital, call #36 to report as much information about the suspect as possible and report any injuries. Otherwise, call 911.
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If not directly involved, stay away from the location, evacuate ambulatory persons if it can be done safely, shelter in place with non-ambulatory patients.
More information about responding to weapon and hostage situations for staff members (PDF) »
Bomb Threats
IF RECEIVING A BOMB THREAT, IMMEDIATELY DO THE FOLLOWING:
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Do NOT use cellular or wireless phones or attempt to transmit on a two-way radio anywhere near the area of a reported bomb.
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If received over the phone, obtain as much information as possible from the caller to complete the Bomb Threat Report form.
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Attempt to keep the caller on the line for as long as possible.
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While attempting to get the information necessary to complete the Bomb Threat Report, alert a colleague to call #36. Colleague should report to the operator the phone extension on which the threat is being received.
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Contact the following persons/departments and report the information in the completed Bomb Threat Report:
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Medical Center Communications at #36
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Your Immediate Supervisor
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Confine all information about a bomb threat to those persons/departments listed above, unless Administration or the Police Department authorizes its release.
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Stay available to answer questions from the Police Department and Administration.
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Assist with evacuation efforts if directed by Administration or the Police Department.
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If a bomb or suspicious package is not found, report to your Supervisor or the Police Department that the area is "clear".
More information about bomb threat response for staff members (PDF) »
Suspicious Packages
IF A SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE OR DEVICE IS FOUND, IMMEDIATELY DO THE FOLLOWING:
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Do NOT use cellular or wireless phones or attempt to transmit on a two-way radio anywhere near the area of a suspicious package.
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Do not remove or otherwise attempt to touch the package.
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Move yourself and others away from the package.
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Contact Medical Center Communications at #36 and your immediate supervisor.
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Tell the operator:
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Building name
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Floor
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Corridor
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Room number
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Area name
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Description of package
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When package was first noticed
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Why package is "suspicious"
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Where you can be reached, for further information
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Keep yourself available to answer questions from the Police Department and Medical Center Administration.
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Assist with evacuation efforts if directed by Administration or the Police Department.
More information about responding to suspicious packages for staff members (PDF) »
Learn more about emergency preparedness at UCLA Health
Visit our Office of Emergency Preparedness page.