title: Utilization of electronic modified early warning score to engage rapid response team early in clinical deterioration.
abstract: After implementation of electronic modified early warning score to engage the rapid response team as a clinical decision support tool, we assessed the knowledge level about and usage of the tool by core staff. We identified a knowledge deficit, planned and implemented an educational intervention, and measured the outcome of the intervention. The outcome measurement indicated improved use of the clinical decision support tool by core staff and improved patient rescue strategies.
authors.affiliation: Melody A. Rose, DNP, RN, is Nursing Supervisor, TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, and DNP Candidate, School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. Lee Ann Hanna, PhD, RN, is Director of Education, HCA TriStar Centennial Medical Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee. Sareda A. Nur, MD, is Medical Director of Hospitalist Group, Southern Hills Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee. Constance M. Johnson, PhD, RN, is Associate Professor, Lead Faculty of Informatics Program, School of Nursing, Duke University, and Associate Professor, Department of Community and Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
authors.forename: Melody A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Rose
authors.forename: Lee Ann
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Hanna
authors.forename: Sareda A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Nur
authors.forename: Constance M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000193:education; D056902:Clinical Alarms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D020000:Decision Support Systems, Clinical / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D018450:Disease Progression; D004521:Educational Measurement; D057209:Hospital Rapid Response Team; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education; D013192:Staff Development