RAPIDRESPONSESYSTEMS.ppt

RAPID RESPONSE SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION SAY: In recent years, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Department of Defense have striven to optimize the lessons learned regarding multiple initiatives for reducing medical errors. These lessons learned have resulted in the marrying of two research and practice streams: 1) medical team training and 2) rapid response systems. This evidence-based module will provide insight into the core concepts of teamwork as they are applied to the rapid response system. INSTRUCTOR NOTE: This module may be customized based upon the group’s knowledge and experience with the Rapid Response System (RRS) and TeamSTEPPSTM. For example, if the group has already implemented an RRS, it may be useful to include more discussion on the system in place rather than giving several examples of RRSs in different facilities. Similarly, depending on the amount of exposure to TeamSTEPPS, the group may need more or fewer slides with information on TeamSTEPPS. OVERVIEW: WHAT IS A RAPID RESPONSE SYSTEM, ALSO CALLED AN RRS? SAY: The RRS: Brings teams of critical care expertise to the patient bedside when other resources are lacking. Has a wide range of health care professionals coordinating efforts. Treats patients with early warning signs of acute clinical deterioration, namely cardiac arrest. Has a common goal of patient stabilization. INSTRUCTOR NOTE: The following is background information on Rapid Response Teams (RRTs), which are a component of Rapid Response Systems (RRSs). You may choose to include this information based upon your group’s experience level with RRTs, sometimes called Medical Emergency Teams. SAY: A number of health care organizations have implemented Rapid Response Teams (RRTs), or Medical Emergency Teams, to address situations of acute patient deterioration while under hospital care. Groups of clinicians form RRTs, which bring critical care expertise to patients who require immediate treatment.