Financial consequences of the implementation of a rapid response system on a surgical ward

Rationale, aims and objectives: rapid response systems (RRSs) are recommended by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and implemented worldwide. Our study on the effects of an RRS showed a non-significant decrease in cardiac arrest and/or unexpected death from 0.5% to 0.25%. Unplanned intensive...

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Main Authors: Simmes, F. (Author), Schoonhoven, Lisette (Author), Minjes, J. (Author), Adang, E (Author), van der Hoeven, J.G (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2014-08.
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