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STUDY

How RNs rescue patients: a qualitative study of RNs' perceived involvement in rapid response teams.

Leach LS, Mayo A, O'Rourke M. Qual Saf Health Care. 2010;19:e13.

REVIEW

Literature review: do rapid response systems reduce the incidence of major adverse events in the deteriorating ward patient?

Massey D, Aitken LM, Chaboyer W. J Clin Nurs. 2010;19:3260-3273.

STUDY

Nurses' perceptions of simulation-based interprofessional training program for rapid response and code blue events.

Wehbe-Janek H, Lenzmeier CR, Ogden PE, et al. J Nurs Care Qual. 2012;27:43-50.

COMMENTARY

Development of a modified early warning score using the electronic medical record.

Albert BL, Huesman L. Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 2011;30:283-292.

STUDY

Nurses' perceptions of how rapid response teams affect the nurse, team, and system.

Williams DJ, Newman A, Jones C, Woodard B. J Nurs Care Qual. 2011;26:265-272.

COMMENTARY

Clinical nurse specialists as leaders in rapid response.

Jenkins SD, Lindsey PL. Clin Nurse Spec. 2010;24:24-30.

STUDY

Rapid response teams seen through the eyes of the nurse.

Shapiro SE, Donaldson NE, Scott MB. Am J Nurs. 2010;110:28-34.

STUDY

Nurse decision making in the prearrest period.

Gazarian PK, Henneman EA, Chandler GE. Clin Nurs Res. 2010;19:21-37.

COMMENTARY

Rolling out the rapid response team.

Gallagher-Ford L, Fineout-Overholt E, Melnyk BM, Stillwell SB. Am J Nurs. 2011;111:42-47.

STUDY

Leading successful rapid response teams: a multisite implementation evaluation.

Donaldson N, Shapiro S, Scott M, Foley M, Spetz J. J Nurs Adm. 2009;39:176-181.

STUDY

The role of the non-ICU staff nurse on a medical emergency team: perceptions and understanding.

Pusateri ME, Prior MM, Kiely SC. Am J Nurs. 2011;111:22-29.

COMMENTARY

Implementation of a rapid response team: a success story.

Scott SS, Elliott S. Crit Care Nurse. 2009;29:66-75.

COMMENTARY

Using an advanced practice nursing model for a rapid response team.

Benson L, Mitchell C, Link M, Carlson G, Fisher J. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2008;34:743-747.

STUDY

Comparing errors in ED computer-assisted vs conventional pediatric drug dosing and administration.

Yamamoto L, Kanemori J. Am J Emerg Med. 2010;28:588-592.

REVIEW

Nurses' role in detecting deterioration in ward patients: systematic literature review.

Odell M, Victor C, Oliver D. J Adv Nurs. 2009;65:1992-2006.

COMMENTARY

Identified safety risks with splitting and crushing oral medications.

Paparella S. J Emerg Nurs. 2010;36:156-158.

STUDY

Medical emergency teams: a strategy for improving patient care and nursing work environments.

Galhotra S, Scholle CC, Dew MA, Mininni NC, Clermont G, DeVita MA. J Adv Nurs. 2006;55:180-187.

COMMENTARY

Failure to rescue in neonatal care.

Gephart SM, McGrath JM, Effken JA. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. 2011;25:275-282.

STUDY

Emergency nursing and medical error—a survey of two states.

Hohenhaus SM. J Emerg Nurs. 2008;34:20-25.

COMMENTARY

Implementing a rapid response team: a practical guide.

Garretson S, Dip HE, Rauzi MB. Nursing. 2008;38:56cc1-56cc3.

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