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•Epidemiology of Errors and Adverse Events (136)

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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.

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.

COMMENTARY

Clinical nurse specialists as leaders in rapid response.

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

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.

STUDY

Rapid response teams seen through the eyes of the nurse.

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

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

Nurse decision making in the prearrest period.

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

STUDY

The impact of the medical emergency team on the resuscitation practice of critical care nurses.

Santiano N, Young L, Baramy LS, et al; Clinical Analysis Group. BMJ Qual Saf. 2011;20:115-120.

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.

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

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

Implementation of Condition Help: family teaching and evaluation of family understanding.

Hueckel RM, Mericle JM, Frush K, Martin PL, Champagne MT. J Nurs Care Qual. 2012;27:176-181.

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

Worries and concerns experienced by nurse specialists during inter-hospital transports of critically ill patients: a critical incident study.

Gustafsson M, Wennerholm S, Fridlund B. Intensive Crit Care Nurs. 2010;26:138-145.

COMMENTARY

Implementation of a rapid response team: a success story.

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

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.

STUDY

Discharge rounds in the 80-hour workweek: importance of the trauma nurse practitioner.

Haan JM, Dutton RP, Willis M, Leone S, Kramer ME, Scalea TM. J Trauma. 2007;63:339-343.

COMMENTARY

Implementing a rapid response team: a practical guide.

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

MEETING/CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Safety in the NICU: preventing medical errors.

Stokowski LA. Highlights of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses 22nd Annual Conference [Medscape.com]. March 8, 2007.

STUDY

Why nurses make medication errors: a simulation study.

Kazaoka T, Ohtsuka K, Ueno K, Mori M. Nurse Educ Today. 2007;27:312-17.

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