Abstract

This project prepared the staff in a critical care environment at an academic medical center to deal with an active shooter. Post-intervention resulted in the overall improvement of staff knowledge, awareness and confidence levels.

Author Details

Xavia L. Fuller, MSN-ED, RN, CCRN; Ayumi S. Fielden, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, CPAN; Pamela M. Northrop, MSN, RN, CPAN -- Center for Nursing Research, Education, & Practice, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Active Shooter, Critical Care Environments, True Collaboration

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Review Type

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Acquisition

Proxy-submission

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Active shooter, you know it's a problem, but are we prepared?

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

This project prepared the staff in a critical care environment at an academic medical center to deal with an active shooter. Post-intervention resulted in the overall improvement of staff knowledge, awareness and confidence levels.