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Digital Seminar

Rapid Response for Imminent Clinical Deterioration


Speaker:
Douglas Stephens, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC
Duration:
2 Hours
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Oct 03, 2023
Product Code:
POS078700
Media Type:
Digital Seminar

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Description

Rapid response systems are an invaluable tool for healthcare professionals. They provide a way to quickly and efficiently respond to emergencies in hospitals, allowing medical personnel to quickly assess the situation and take action. The rapid response system is designed to minimize the time it takes for medical staff to respond, often saving precious minutes that could make all the difference. Healthcare providers can also use this system to contact appropriate healthcare personnel for further assistance. By taking a proactive approach to emergency care, healthcare providers can give patients the best possible chance at recovery. Rapid response systems have become essential for hospitals and medical centers worldwide. 

In addition to helping reduce response times and improve patient outcomes, rapid response systems benefit healthcare providers. By promptly accessing the appropriate personnel and resources, healthcare providers can provide better care with fewer delays. With so many positive benefits to rapid response systems, it is no wonder that they have become an integral part of modern healthcare. 

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Douglas Stephens, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC's Profile

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Douglas Stephens, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC, is an associate professor in the graduate program at Jacksonville State University. He is the lead faculty for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track and is nationally certified as an adult acute care nurse practitioner, with clinical practice experience in critical care medicine. He continues to pursue opportunities to improve patient outcomes for imminent declining patients, using ACLS evidence in all patient populations.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Douglas Stephens has employment relationships with Birmingham Hospital and Jacksonville State University. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Douglas Stephens is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

 

 


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Objectives

  1. Differentiate between the roles and benefits of different rapid response models of care. 
  2. Determine the criteria to activate a rapid response system. 
  3. Recognize the early warning signs of acutely deteriorating patients. 
  4. Initiate Goals of Care Discussions, as part of the rapid response.

Outline

Rapid Response Models – Roles, Prose & Cons 

  • Medical Emergency Team 
  • Critical Outreach Service 
  • Rapid Response Team 
  • Patient/Family Initiated Rapid Response 
  • Track and Trigger warning System 

The Criteria for Activating Rapid Response 

  • Vital sign changes 
  • Physical exam assessment change 
  • Acute neurological changes 
  • Healthcare staff significant concern 

The Early Warning Score 

The "Afferent" and "Efferent" of Rapid Response 

Incorporation of Goals of Care 

 

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Clinical Nurse Specialists
  • Physician Assistants

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