An evaluation of the effectiveness of competency-based code blue education.

Full Abstract

Two types of mock code programs were compared. The specific factors investigated were nurse satisfaction, comfort, and retention of knowledge and skills. A sample of 48 nurses initially participated in the mock code program, with 45 nurses participating in the 6-month follow-up evaluation. The study revealed that competency-based and group code blue programs resulted in similar levels of satisfaction, knowledge, and rate of performance of critical elements 6 months after the initial program.

Author information

Author/s: Granneman, S (S); Conn, V S (VS);

Affiliation: University Hospitals and Clinics, Columbia, Maryland, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article

Journal: Journal of nursing staff development : JNSD (J Nurs Staff Dev), published in UNITED STATES. (Language: eng)

Reference: -1996 Nov-Dec; vol 12 (issue 6) : pp 283-8

Dates: Created 1997/05/01; Completed 1997/05/01; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 9110704, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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