The role of language barriers on efficacy of rapid response teams.

Lauren Raff; Carlton Moore; Evan Raff

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The role of language barriers on efficacy of rapid response teams.

March 1, 2023

Raff L, Moore C, Raff E. Hosp Pract (1995). 2023;51(1):29-34.

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Language barriers can lead to diminished care and threaten patient safety. This retrospective study included patients with rapid response team (RRT) activation and compared disease severity and outcomes for patients whose primary language was Spanish versus English. Findings suggest that language barriers may contribute to delays in RRT activation and delays in care.

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