Active shooter, you know it's a problem, but are we prepared?
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Xavia L. Fuller, MSN-ED, RN, CCRN; Ayumi S. Fielden, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, CPAN; Pamela M. Northrop, MSN, RN, CPAN -- Center for Nursing Research, Education, & Practice, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
This project prepared the staff in a critical care environment at an academic medical center to deal with an active shooter. Post-intervention resulted in the overall improvement of staff knowledge, awareness and confidence levels.
Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019:Innovating Healthy Clinical and Academic Environments: Optimizing Patient Outcomes and Professional Well-Being, February 22-24, 2019. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
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| Keywords | Active Shooter; Critical Care Environments; True Collaboration |
| Name | Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019 |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Date | 2019 |
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