Implementation of a rapid response team: a success story.

Susan S. Scott; Sheila Elliott

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Implementation of a rapid response team: a success story.

June 17, 2009

Scott SS, Elliott S. Crit Care Nurse. 2009;29(3):66-75; quiz 76.

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This article describes one hospital’s experience with the development and evaluation of a rapid response team initiative.

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