Rapid Response Teams: Patient Outcomes and Early Intervention

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-RRPOE

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Recall the rationale for RRTs in acute care facilities, criteria for activation of RRTs, and early signs of deterioration in patient condition.
Identify the roles of RRT members and the primary nurse during a rapid response.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Rapid Response Team to the Rescue

The Case for Rapid Response Teams

History of Rapid Response Teams

Recognizing the Warning Signs

Activating the RRT

It Takes a Team

Wrapping Up the Response

Section 3: Clinical Vignette

Clinical Vignette

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Instructor: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN

Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN is a SME writer for Relias with over 15 years of acute care experience in nursing. She began working in adult critical care at Wake Med Cary Hospital in 2011, obtained her CCRN certification in 2016, and served in the role of Rapid Response/Code Blue/Rounding RN for over 2 years. She continues to work as a staff nurse in the intensive care unit. Laura has a passion for education and excellence in nursing care. She has been involved in numerous special projects and educational activities to improve staff development, evidence-based clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. She continues to strive for excellence in education and clinical development as an acute care course writer.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.