Here are three insights:
1. Northeast Indiana hospitals have used a color-code emergency system, which utilized different colors to alert of specific emergencies.
2. Now, the hospitals will alert of emergencies by simply stating the emergency and crucial information.
3. The hospitals hope this change will increase patient safety. With new employees moving in and out of hospitals, not all will be familiar enough with specific color codes when an emergency occurs.
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