Abstract:Objective: To describe the implementation of a rapid response system and adherence to its afferent limb in order to identify key elements for improvement.
Implementation:We developed a multifaceted implementation strategy to introduce the Rapid Response System (RRS) on a 60-bed surgical ward of a university hospital. The strategy included the use of clear objectives, key leaders, an early warning score (EWS) observation protocol and a two-tiered medical emergency team (MET) warning protocol, a 1-day training p… Show more
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