Mock emergency exercise at Valley Regional Hospital, April 21

KENTVILLE, N.S.: A mock emergency training exercise will be held at Valley Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 21. This planned drill is a controlled exercise designed to help teams practice and strengthen their response to a Code Green situation, which is an event that may require an evacuation. This is a simulation exercise only and will not involve the movement of any hospital patients. 

The exercise will happen from approximately 1 to 2:30 p.m. During this time, patients, families and visitors can expect: 

• Signs at the hospital indicating a mock exercise is in progress.
• Raised voices or shouting may occur as part of the simulation; no physical contact will take place.
• Observers and evaluators in high‑visibility vests will be present to support safety and answer questions.
• Overhead announcements may be broadcast to clearly identify the event as an exercise only.
• All activity will occur in a controlled and supervised environment.

During the exercise regular hospital operations and patient care will continue as usual. Emergency care will not be delayed. Staff will be available to support any patients or visitors who feel concerned or anxious by this activity.

Practicing emergency response scenarios helps strengthen our readiness, improves coordination among teams, and supports compliance with provincial emergency management standards. These exercises ensure that in the unlikely event of a real emergency, our teams are trained, confident, and prepared.

Nova Scotia Health appreciates the patience and cooperation of patients, families, visitors, and the broader community as we conduct this important safety exercise.