Improve Nurses’ Confidence and Performance During Medical Emergency (Code Blue)
Project Categories
Care Process & Redesign
Training ＆ Education
Platform
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
Cluster
SingHealth
31 December 2021
Improve nurses' confidence and performance during Code Blue medical emergencies. Training enhanced nurse preparedness for Code Blue scenarios; saved $2943 annually with significant time and manpower efficiency.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Learning Theories ＆ Framework, Simulated Training, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Productivity, Manhour Saving, Cost Saving, Time Saving, Quality Improvement, Job Effectiveness
About this Content
Aims
Improve nurses' confidence and performance during Code Blue medical emergencies.
Background
Nurses reported low confidence levels and inconsistent skills retention following life support courses.
Methods
Implemented in-situ Code Blue training with scenario-based simulations, standardized protocols, and debrief sessions.
Results
Confidence in responding increased from 51% to 96%; time for mock Code Blue reduced from 25 minutes to 10 minutes.
Conclusion
Training enhanced nurse preparedness for Code Blue scenarios; saved $2943 annually with significant time and manpower efficiency.
Lessons Learnt
Scenario-based training effectively addresses confidence and performance gaps in medical emergencies.
Additional Information
SHM 2021 Merit Award (Operations Category).
Keywords
Training, Emergency Preparedness, Simulated Training, Life-Saving Skills
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | National Heart Centre Singapore |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Cardiology, Emergency Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Lim Choon Chai |
Project Member(s) | Huang Na |
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Lim Choon Chai - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg (opens in new tab)