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  • Code teams are crucial for responding to life-threatening patient events.
  • Deficiencies in medical skills or non-medical qualities can impair resuscitation effectiveness.
  • A structured approach is needed to optimize code team performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate an evidence-based quality improvement restructuring plan for a hospital code team.
  • To enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of in-hospital resuscitation efforts.

Main Methods:

  • A 3-month restructuring plan included defining team size, roles, and positions.
  • Initiated team training events and surprise mock code simulations.
  • Collected data via electronic questionnaires and measured time-to-defibrillation from code summary sheets.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in team member confidence and role clarity were observed.
  • Minor enhancements noted in team leadership and reduction of noise during codes.
  • Average time-to-defibrillation decreased annually post-restructure.

Conclusions:

  • Code team restructuring positively impacts team functioning and resuscitation efficiency.
  • Decreased time-to-defibrillation indicates improved patient care and outcomes.
  • The initiative provides benefits to team members, the institution, and patients.