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Table 6 Sample of 37 matched hospitals (68% public) responding in 2010 and 2015

From: Recognising and responding to deteriorating patients: what difference do national standards make?

 

2010

2015

Written observation policy

62%

100%

Policy for actions deteriorating patients

70%

100%

Early warning or track and trigger chart

43%

100%

Structured handover tool

57%

97%

Rapid response team (not code blue)

78%

84%

Staff for monitoring RRS

62%

95%

Committee with oversight RRS

62%

95%

Regular training & education

68%

97%

Collect data on effectiveness RRS

59%

97%

Executive receive regular reports

49%

92%