Code Blue Simulations | What we learned after tracking data for six months

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[Ep27] Mock codes. Those aren't words most people are excited to hear, but more practice equals better outcomes - at least that's the hope! Find out what happened when our simulation team decided to conduct six months of quality assurance (QA) mock codes throughout or healthcare system. We'll review our processes from start to finish, so you can learn and apply things to your environment. Time stamps for specific topics are also included in the show notes below.

Listen in on our conversation to learn more about:

• What drove the decision to do this level of data collection?
• What kinds of supplies were used?
• What digital resources were used to track data?
• Were the findings of the mock codes what everyone expected?
• And more!

Time Stamps:
03:22 - The Sim Team
05:01 - Equipment
09:23 - People Resources
10:30 - Flow of the Mock Code
15:08 - Sidenote ...
15:49 - Flow of the Mock Code Continued
17:13 - The Results
19:49 - Quirks & Complaints
23:42 - Interviews with the Team
29:24 - Final Thoughts
32:02 - Thank You!

Quick Links:

• Get With The Guidelines: Resuscitation (GWTG-R)
• GWTG-R Overview
• GWTG-R Fact Sheet

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