What is the Role of Nurses in Managing Alarms and Alerts?
Nurses play a pivotal role in managing alarms and alerts. Their responsibilities include:
- Monitoring: Continuously observing patients and equipment to ensure alarms are functioning correctly. - Assessing: Quickly determining the cause of an alarm and taking appropriate action. - Documenting: Keeping accurate records of alarms and the actions taken in response. - Educating: Training patients and their families about the significance of alarms and how to respond to them.
