Description
This is a 122Kb file containing Presentation (pdf) file and recording of the actual webinar, which was originally aired on April 11, 2013
Current CMBES Member discounted price (available when you log in to your CMBES account): $100
Presenter:
Maria Cvach, Assistant Director of Nursing, Clinical Standards and Evidence Based Practice at the Johns Hopkins Hospital
Overview:
This webinar will:
Describe the problem of missed alarms, alarm fatigue and effect on patients, families, staff and hospitals.
Review types of physiologic monitor alarms and alarm prioritization i.e. high, medium, low priority alarm signals.
Discuss methods to increase actionable alarms by eliminating duplication, using delays and alarm customization.
Discuss secondary alarm notification methods and customization to meet the needs of the unit.
