Abstract

This quality improvement project will aim to implement an obstetric rapid response team (OB-RRT) and conduct in situ drills of this team with the goal of improving response times, improving self-confidence of OB-RRT team members, and improve outcomes of obstetrical emergencies.

Author Details

Nina D. Williams, DNP,MSN-NE, RN, School, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Maternal Morbidity and Mortality, Obstetric Emergencies, Rapid Response Team

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Development of obstetric rapid response team for labor and delivery staff in a rural hospital

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This quality improvement project will aim to implement an obstetric rapid response team (OB-RRT) and conduct in situ drills of this team with the goal of improving response times, improving self-confidence of OB-RRT team members, and improve outcomes of obstetrical emergencies.