Alarm Fatigue

Alarms are intended to alert caregivers of potential patient problems. But if alarms are not properly managed, they can compromise patient safety.

After completing the assigned readings:

  • Respond in one strategy per level.
  • Develop one alarm management and patient safety strategies for each of the following levels of care:
    • Organizational
    • Unit
    • Individual caregiver

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