Development of obstetric rapid response team for labor and delivery staff in a rural hospital
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Nina D. Williams, DNP,MSN-NE, RN, School, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
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This quality improvement project will aim to implement an obstetric rapid response team (OB-RRT) and conduct in situ drills of this team with the goal of improving response times, improving self-confidence of OB-RRT team members, and improve outcomes of obstetrical emergencies.
30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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| Keywords | Maternal Morbidity and Mortality; Obstetric Emergencies; Rapid Response Team |
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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