Article C2582

Integration of Rapid Response Teams and Early Warning Systems to Reduce Cardiac Arrests and Intensive Care Unit Readmissions

Author(s): Laura Weigand, BSN, RN, CCRN, TNS, Tracy Viers, APRN, AC-AGCNS, Eydie Tipton, DNP, RN, CCRN, CNML, EBP-C

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CERP B 1.00

Expires Jul 28, 2028

Topics: Patient Safety

Population: Adult

Role: APRN, Staff

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Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Early identification and treatment of clinical deterioration is crucial for improving outcomes among hospital patients. A high-acuity response team (HART) program can integrate early warning systems and proactive rounding by critical care nurses that significantly reduced intensive care unit readmissions and improve patient care.

Objectives

  • Describe the function and importance of EWS in identifying patient deterioration.
  • Identify how proactive rounding can prevent unplanned escalations of care.
  • Examine how EWS tools like the Rothman Index (RI) and PeraWatch are utilized in hospitals.