This article, originally posted on Sept. 23, 2019, was last updated on Dec. 3, 2025. Please note that these statistics aren’t updated regularly. Always check with your state’s hospital associations ...

Hospital codes refer to emergency situations, but these codes are different for each hospital. For example, “code blue” may refer to a life threatening medical emergency. Other codes refer to a fire, ...

Color codes used to alert hospital staff of emergencies in their facilities are under scrutiny in Texas in light of increased infectious disease and mass casualty situations, The Dallas Morning News ...