University:
Felician University
Course:
HCA-490 | Healthcare Policy
Academic year:

2021
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159

Pages:

4
Author:

do3ran7ut

Chapter 10 RAPID RESPONSE TEAMS AND CODE MANAGEMENT Objectives 2  Compare roles of caregivers in rapid response teams (RRTs) and managing cardiopulmonary arrest situations.  Identify equipment used during a code.  Differentiate basic and advanced life-support measures used during a code.  Identify medications used in code management, including use, action, side effects, and nursing implications.  Discuss treatment of special problems that can occur during a code.  Describe special concerns related to the geriatric population during a code.  Identify information to be documented during a code.  Describe care of patients after resuscitation.  Identify psychosocial, legal, and ethical issues related to code management. Cardiopulmonary Arrest  Most codes filled with panic and pandemonium  Best options   Prevent  Plan  Practice RRT another option 3 Rapid Response Teams  “Failure to rescue” is important concept to address Assess pt deterioration .  RRT established to address concerns  Call BEFORE the cardiac/respiratory arrest  Recommended by The Joint Commission and Institute for Healthcare Improvement to implement systems to request assistance for worsening conditions 4