What You Don’t Hear May Be a Threat to Patient Safety

What You Don’t Hear May Be a Threat to Patient Safety

In the bustling corridors of our hospitals, amidst the constant hum of activity, there’s a pervasive issue silently impacting patient care: alarm fatigue. As healthcare professionals, particularly those of us in nursing, navigate the complexities of patient care, a symphony of alarms often surrounds us. These sounds, intended to alert us to our patients’ needs, […]
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Breaking Through the Noise: Understanding and Tackling Alarm Fatigue for Enhanced Patient Safety in Hospitals blog

Breaking Through the Noise: Understanding and Tackling Alarm Fatigue for Enhanced Patient Safety in Hospitals

Imagine this: You’re a nurse in a bustling hospital, responsible for multiple patients, each connected to various medical devices that beep, buzz, and ring. Amidst this chaos, how do you discern which alarm requires immediate attention? Welcome to the world of “alarm fatigue,” a phenomenon that’s as exhausting as it sounds and poses real risks […]
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