Disaster Communications There will be a designated area of the hospital for media to receive regular updates on the situation. All public information will be issued through a designated spokesperson. Standard Definitions of Patient Condition Indiana hospitals generally use the following definitions for patient condition. Additional terms will be supplied to the media as appropriate. GOOD - Vital signs, such as pulse, temperature and blood pressures are stable and within normal limits.
Patient is conscious and comfortable.
Recovery outlook is good or excellent. FAIR - Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious, is usually uncomfortable or may have minor complications. Outlook is favorable. Acutely ill with questionable outlook.