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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Abstract
Active shooter - you know it's a problem but are we prepared? 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.
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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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2019-01-29T21:14:49Z
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| Type | Presentation |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Active Shooter; Critical Care Environments; True Collaboration |
Conference Information
| Name | Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019 |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Date | 2019 |
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