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Rethinking rapid response teams.

Litvak E, Pronovost P. Rethinking rapid response teams. JAMA. 2010;304(12):1375-6. doi:10.1001/jama.2010.1385.

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September 29, 2010
Litvak E, Pronovost P. JAMA. 2010;304(12):1375-6.
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This commentary discusses problems such as triage error, patient flow, and patient–unit mismatches as situations that precipitate the need for rapid response teams (RRTs). Due to a lack of data supporting the effectiveness of RRTs, the authors advocate for addressing these underlying systematic problems within hospitals.

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Litvak E, Pronovost P. Rethinking rapid response teams. JAMA. 2010;304(12):1375-6. doi:10.1001/jama.2010.1385.