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Early recognition of clinical deterioration

Abstract

Failure to recognize and respond to clinical deterioration is a source of preventable harm for hospitalized patients. An evidence-based, inter-professional program was implemented to proactively assess and manage risk for deterioration. Emergency transfers to the intensive care unit were reduced by 70%.

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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Angela Green, PhD, Medical and Quality Administration, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Stephanie Evans, BSN, Quality, Clinical Risk Management and Safety, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Angela Scott, MSN, Acute Care, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Tammy Webb, MSN, Patient Care Services, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

Sigma Membership

Gamma Xi

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Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

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N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Clinical Deterioration, High Reliability Organization, Patient Safety

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Reducing the risk of unrecognized clinical deterioration: Implementing a watcher program

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Failure to recognize and respond to clinical deterioration is a source of preventable harm for hospitalized patients. An evidence-based, inter-professional program was implemented to proactively assess and manage risk for deterioration. Emergency transfers to the intensive care unit were reduced by 70%.