Utilization of electronic modified early warning score to engage rapid response team early in clinical deterioration

J Nurses Prof Dev. 2015 May-Jun;31(3):E1-7. doi: 10.1097/NND.0000000000000157.

Abstract

After implementation of electronic modified early warning score to engage the rapid response team as a clinical decision support tool, we assessed the knowledge level about and usage of the tool by core staff. We identified a knowledge deficit, planned and implemented an educational intervention, and measured the outcome of the intervention. The outcome measurement indicated improved use of the clinical decision support tool by core staff and improved patient rescue strategies.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Allied Health Personnel / education
  • Clinical Alarms / statistics & numerical data*
  • Decision Support Systems, Clinical / statistics & numerical data*
  • Disease Progression*
  • Educational Measurement
  • Hospital Rapid Response Team*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Nursing Staff / education
  • Staff Development