Before revision: Standardised color codes Australia Australian hospitals and other buildings are covered by Australian Standard 4083 (1997)AS 4083-1997 Planning for emergencies-Health care facilities Code black: someone is armed and is a threat to themselves or others Code black : someone is unarmed, but is a threat to themselves or others Code blue: life-threatening medical emergency Code brown: external emergency (disaster, mass casualties etc.)
After revision: Standardised color codes Australia Australian hospitals and other buildings are covered by Australian Standard 4083 (1997)AS 4083-1997 Planning for emergencies-Health care facilities Code grey: someone is armed and is a threat to themselves or others Code black : someone is unarmed, but is a threat to themselves or others Code blue: life-threatening medical emergency Code brown: external emergency (disaster, mass casualties etc.)