A multicenter collaborative approach to reducing pediatric codes outside the ICU.

Leslie W. Hayes; Emily L. Dobyns; Bruno DiGiovine; Ann-Marie Brown; Sharon Jacobson; Kelly H. Randall; Beth Wathen; Heather Richard; Carolyn Schwab; Kathy D. Duncan; Jodi Thrasher; Tina R. Logsdon; Matthew Hall; Barry Markovitz

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A multicenter collaborative approach to reducing pediatric codes outside the ICU.

March 7, 2012

Hayes LW, Dobyns EL, DiGiovine B, et al. Pediatrics. 2012;129(3):e785-91.

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This study leveraged a multicenter collaborative approach to address the complex process of managing acute patient deteriorations. The authors conclude that wide-scale improvements take time, but the collaborative approach can accelerate such goals and foster a culture of safety.

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