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Development of a Neonatal Rapid Response Team in a Community Hospital

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Title: Development of a Neonatal Rapid Response Team in a Community Hospital

Longhorn Hall D (Gaylord Grapevine)
Bridget Buckaloo, MSN, RNC-OB , Women's Health, Beebe Healthcare, Lewes, DE
Theresa Crowson, RN , Women's health, Beebe Healthcare, Lewes, DE
Gretchen Hegwood, RN , Women's Health, Beebe Healthcare, Lewes, DE
Kristin Haden, RN , Beebe Healthcare, Lewes, DE

Discipline: Obstetric (OB), Neonatal (N)

Learning Objectives:
  • Identify the benefits of a Neonatal Rapid Response team in a community hospital setting.
  • List the members of the neonatal Rapid response team and their respective roles
  • Describe the notification and communication process for activation of a neonatal rapid response

    • Submission Description:
    As a result of a root cause analysis, the development of a neonatal rapid response team was undertaken to provide a timely and coordinated approach to an unexpected neonatal event in a community hospital setting. The overall goal is to improve patient safety and prevent mortality.

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