Course
Rapid Response Teams in Cardiac Events
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: R.E. Hengsterman MSN, RN
This course introduces the Rapid Response System (RRS) and Rapid Response Teams (RRT) as a critical innovation in healthcare, designed to provide immediate, specialized support to patients showing signs of acute health decline, thereby aiming to reduce the instances of in-hospital cardiac arrests (IHCAs) and associated mortalities.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Composition of Rapid Response Teams
- Theoretical Framework
- Barriers to Nurse Activation
- Clinical Judgement Factors
- Clinical Relationships and Teamwork
- Organizational Culture
- Role of Rapid Response Teams
- Activation Criteria
- Definitions
- Case Study
- Summary
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Rapid Response Teams in Cardiac Events. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Discuss the critical role rapid response teams play in minimizing preventable medical errors.
- Recognize the four fundamental components of rapid response teams.
- Identify the factors that influence the activation of rapid response teams.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: September 13, 2027
Course Offering: #406