Emergency Planning

At The Bess and Moe Greenberg Family Hillel Lodge Long-Term Care Home of Ottawa (Hillel Lodge), we prioritize the safety and well-being of our residents and staff. Our comprehensive emergency planning includes regular training and preparedness activities designed to equip our team to respond effectively to a variety of situations.

We maintain clear communication channels and established protocols to ensure everyone knows their roles during an emergency, promoting a swift and organized response.

Our Emergency Response and Preparedness Plan outlines how we will address emergencies in our long-term care home.

Emergency Response and Preparedness Plan

Code Black - Bomb Threat

Code Blue - Medical Emergency

Code Brown - Hazardous, Chemical Spill

Code Green - Evacuation

Code Grey - Infrastructure Disruption

Code Orange - External Disaster

Code Purple - Hostage Situation

Code Red - Fire

Code Silver - Active Assailant

Code White - Violent Situation

Code Yellow - Missing Resident

Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Events

Secure Home

References to Extendicare that may be contained within these policies are being used by Hillel Lodge pursuant to a license granted by Extendicare.