Date of Graduation
Fall 12-13-2024
Document Access
Project/Capstone - Global access
Degree Name
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
College/School
School of Nursing and Health Professions
Program
MSN project
First Advisor
Dr. Ghada Dunbar
Abstract
A newly established pediatric outpatient infusion center in Los Angeles does not have immediate access to a Code Blue Team or a Rapid Response Team, and instead relies on the Staff Assist protocol to manage medical emergencies. Via direct interviews, registered nurses at the infusion center report feeling underprepared and lacking confidence to respond to medical emergencies that must be escalated to code blue. Microsystem assessment tools determined the root cause to be limited clinical exposure and limited opportunities for skills development. To address the nurses' concerns, Practicing Responses to Acute Clinical Troubles: Initiative through Clinical Education (P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E.) was implemented and studied. This intervention aimed to improve the confidence and preparedness of nurses to respond to medical emergencies through frequent, low-stakes training. Additionally, the objectives of the simulations focused on improving team communication and collaboration. Pre- and post-intervention survey results demonstrate a significant increase in the nurses’ self-reported confidence and preparedness to respond to medical emergencies. This intervention strengthens nursing knowledge, and will contribute to a positive impact on patient safety and outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Castelblanco, Lauren RN; Lopez, Viviana RN; Odiase, Nosa RN; and Pompa, Everly RN, "Practicing Responses to Acute Clinical Troubles: Initiative through Clinical Education (P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E.) to Improve Medical Emergency Response Increasing Nurse Confidence and Preparedness Through Low-Stakes Clinical Education" (2024). Master's Projects and Capstones. 1803.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/1803
