Effect of a multi-faceted rapid response system re-design on repeat calling of the rapid response team.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Repeat Rapid Response Team (RRT) calls are associated with increased in-hospital mortality risk and pose an organisation-level resource burden. Use of Non-Technical Skills (NTS) at calls has the potential to reduce potentially preventable repeat calling. NTS are usually improved through training, although this consumes time and financial resources. Re-designing the Rapid Response System (RRS) to promote use of NTS may provide a feasible alternative.

Methods

A pre-post observational study was undertaken to assess the effect of an RRS re-design that aimed to promote use of NTS during RRT calls. The primary outcome was the proportion of admissions each month subject to repeat RRT calling, and the average number of repeat calls per admission each month was the seconda

SUBMITTER: Chalwin R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8947019 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature