Rapid Response Systems: Education for Ward Staff Caring for At-Risk and Deteriorating Patients
Authors: Smith, G.B. and Welch, J.R.
Pages: 351-365
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-39391-9_34
Abstract:This chapter considers the essential role played by ward staff in the functioning of the rapid response system and the need to ensure that the knowledge, skills and attitudes of medical, nursing and other staff working on general wards are sustained. It presents the evidence that ward staff can improve patient outcomes by intervening early with simple procedures and by ensuring the timely involvement of the rapid response team (RRT), but considers the challenges in training ward staff in the immediate management of acute illness. It outlines many of the current initiatives in acute care education, including the role of the rapid response team in educating ward staff.
Source: Scopus
Rapid Response Systems: Education for Ward Staff Caring for At-Risk and Deteriorating Patients.
Authors: Smith, G. and Welch, J.
Editors: DeVita, M., Hillman, K. and Bellomo, R.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Source: Manual