303 - President-Elect’s Address/Closing Remarks /// Empowering Nurses to Activate Rapid Response Teams: Decreasing Failure to Rescue

Failure to rescue (FTR) related to delays in activation of rapid response teams (RRT) is on the rise, leading to poor patient outcomes. This session describes a research study evaluating the effectiveness of using scripted in-situ situations (ISS) to increase nurse confidence with RRT and confidently communicate with healthcare providers.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify two clinical signs which warrant activation of the rapid response team.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 10/2/24.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.