Rapid response teams: what's the latest?

Shirley A Jackson

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Rapid response teams: what's the latest?

March 14, 2018

Jackson SA. Nursing (Brux). 2017;47(12):34-41.

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Rapid response systems are an established strategy to prevent in-hospital mortality. This commentary discusses key features of a rapid response team, nurse responsibilities as team members, and barriers to implementing rapid response initiatives.

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