Survey results from pharmacists provide support to enhance the organizational response to codes.
ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. October 6, 2022;27(20):1-5.
Patient resuscitation is a complex, distinct, team activity that can be prone to error. Pharmacists involved in codes reported concerns including errors with high-alert medications and communication gaps. Improvement recommendations focused on preparation for, actions during and post code phrases which included standardizing the practice of including pharmacists in codes, simulation, and regular debriefing.