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STUDY

Nurses' perceptions of simulation-based interprofessional training program for rapid response and code blue events.

Wehbe-Janek H, Lenzmeier CR, Ogden PE, et al. J Nurs Care Qual. 2012;27:43-50.

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.

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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.

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Rapid response teams seen through the eyes of the nurse.

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

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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.

COMMENTARY

Rapid response systems: from implementation to evidence base.

Sarani B, Scott S. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2010;36:514-517.

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.

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.

COMMENTARY

Identified safety risks with splitting and crushing oral medications.

Paparella S. J Emerg Nurs. 2010;36:156-158.

STUDY

Medical emergency teams: a strategy for improving patient care and nursing work environments.

Galhotra S, Scholle CC, Dew MA, Mininni NC, Clermont G, DeVita MA. J Adv Nurs. 2006;55:180-187.

STUDY

Emergency nursing and medical error—a survey of two states.

Hohenhaus SM. J Emerg Nurs. 2008;34:20-25.

COMMENTARY

Bedside shift report improves patient safety and nurse accountability.

Baker SJ. J Emerg Nurs. 2010;36:355-358.

COMMENTARY

Do not put medication safety "on hold" with boarded patients.

Paparella S. J Emerg Nurs. 2010;36:347-349.

STUDY

A "back to basics" approach to reduce ED medication errors.

Blank FSJ, Tobin J, Macomber S, Jaouen M, Dinoia M, Visintainer P. J Emerg Nurs. 2011;37:141-147.

COMMENTARY

Failure mode and effects analysis: a useful tool for risk identification and injury prevention.

Paparella S. J Emerg Nurs. 2007;33:367-371.

STUDY

Are temporary staff associated with more severe emergency department medication errors?

Pham JC, Andrawis M, Shore AD, Fahey M, Morlock L, Pronovost PJ. J Healthc Qual. 2011;33:9-18.

COMMENTARY

Pediatric medication safety in the emergency department.

Cadwell SM. J Emerg Nurs. 2008;34:375-377.

STUDY

Incidence and impact of physician and nurse disruptive behaviors in the emergency department.

Rosenstein AH, Naylor B. J Emerg Med. 2012;43:139-148.

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