Assessing the Effectiveness of a Rapid Response Training Course

Authors

Nasima Mehraban, HCA HealthcareFollow
Caroline Brooke, HCA HealthcareFollow
Vivek Punjabi, HCA HealthcareFollow
Veeranna Vibhuti

Files

Division

North Texas

Hospital

Medical City Arlington

Specialty

Internal Medicine

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2025

Keywords

rapid response teams, RRT, quality improvement, PDSA, plan do study act, simulation

Disciplines

Internal Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences | Quality Improvement

Abstract

Introduction: Rapid response teams are crucial in healthcare settings for managing clinical emergencies. To enhance the preparedness of interns in handling such situations, we developed a rapid response training course. This study aimed to evaluate the course's effectiveness by examining changes in residents' self-reported confidence levels before and after completing the training. Methods: A group of interns participated in five simulated rapid response scenarios. Before the training, participants rated their confidence level on a scale from 1 (not confident in running a rapid response) to 10 (very confident). Following the training, they reassessed their confidence level. Pre- and post-training ratings were compared to evaluate the impact of the course on their confidence in managing rapid responses. Results: Pre-training confidence scores ranged from 2 to 7, with an average score of 4.5. Post-training scores ranged from 6 to 8, with an average score of 7.2. The majority of participants (approximately 85%) reported an improvement in their confidence, with scores increasing by 1 to 3 points on the scale. Notable changes in individual scores included increases of up to 6 points, demonstrating significant progress in confidence after the training. Conclusion: The rapid response training course significantly improved residents' self-reported confidence in managing clinical emergencies. These results suggest that the course effectively enhances preparedness for rapid response situations. Further research is needed to assess the retention of skills and performance in real clinical settings

Original Publisher

HCA Healthcare Graduate Medical Education

Recommended Citation

Mehraban, Nasima; Brooke, Caroline; Punjabi, Vivek; and Vibhuti, Veeranna, "Assessing the Effectiveness of a Rapid Response Training Course" (2025). North Texas Research Forum 2025. 30.
https://scholarlycommons.hcahealthcare.com/northtexas2025/30