Establish 'Red Flag' Words
Red flag words are a verbal ‘short hand’ for important information passed between yourself and the healthcare provider. You should have red flag words defined for situations such as a breach in protocol requiring a full stop but no immediate hazard, or a breach in protocol and immediate hazard. Make certain both you and the healthcare providers not only are in agreement on these words, but also on their clear meaning.
Page last reviewed: October 29, 2014