title: Rapid response systems update.
abstract: Rapid response is a mature concept that is undergoing metamorphosis. The ideal structure and function of these safety teams has not yet been realized but new developments in the field of rapid response systems are evolving.
authors.affiliation: Critical Care, Ochsner Medical Center-New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 70121, USA. Fwinterbottom@ochsner.org
authors.forename: Fiona
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Winterbottom
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Castex
authors.forename: Anita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Campbell
mesh_terms: D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D057209:Hospital Rapid Response Team / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*