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Keywords

Code blue

Disciplines

Nursing

Description

In November 2024, we noticed significant confusion among staff members during a code, many of whom were experiencing just the first or second code of their career. Delayed action, lack of clarity surrounding task responsibility, and other errors were apparent. As a result of this experience, we believed the unit would greatly benefit from enhanced knowledge and training on handling codes to better prepare for future emergency situations.

Code blue events present challenges such as: forming teams, delegating responsibilities, decreased confidence in skills, limited knowledge of necessary roles, and poor communication (Walsh et al., 2021). A study by Hammontree and Kinderknecht (2022) addressed similar issues by implementing a mock code program to address gaps in knowledge and skill. In their study, many nurses reported having little experience in resuscitation, much like our unit staff. Another study developed a team-based CPR education plan, which included a document detailing the CPR process and specifying roles and tasks for each phase. This approach successfully improved teamwork and the quality of resuscitation (Xu et. al, 2022.)

Inspired by these studies, we created an infographic summarizing the Corewell Health "Code Blue Review", a PowerPoint presentation outlining roles and responsibilities during a code blue. By increasing staff knowledge through a targeted code blue training review, we hoped to ensure that future code blue events will be handled in a more coordinated and efficient manner, ultimately improving patient safety.

Publication Date

5-2025

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Nurses Week at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, May 6-12, 2025.

Code Blue Review: Increasing Knowledge of Code Blue Procedures for Staff

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