title: An evaluation of the effectiveness of competency-based code blue education.
abstract: Two types of mock code programs were compared. The specific factors investigated were nurse satisfaction, comfort, and retention of knowledge and skills. A sample of 48 nurses initially participated in the mock code program, with 45 nurses participating in the 6-month follow-up evaluation. The study revealed that competency-based and group code blue programs resulted in similar levels of satisfaction, knowledge, and rate of performance of critical elements 6 months after the initial program.
authors.affiliation: University Hospitals and Clinics, Columbia, Maryland, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Granneman
authors.forename: V S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Conn
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000193:education*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003162:Competency-Based Education / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D015397:Program Evaluation