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Development of a Code Blue Protocol test

D Gloe1

  • 1St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, Missouri, USA.

Journal of Nursing Staff Development : JNSD
|July 1, 1997
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A new test was developed to assess registered nurses' knowledge of the Code Blue Protocol. This evaluation ensures adherence to critical care standards at St. John's Regional Health Center.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement
  • Emergency Medicine Protocols

Background:

  • Registered nurses in critical care and telemetry units must pass an annual test on the Code Blue Protocol.
  • The existing knowledge assessment was based on nursing service policies and expert-identified important content items.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a new test to evaluate registered nurses' knowledge of the Code Blue Protocol.
  • To ensure consistent and accurate application of emergency response procedures within the healthcare setting.

Main Methods:

  • Test content was derived from the nursing service policy on the Code Blue Protocol.
  • A panel of experts in education and critical care reviewed the test items.
  • A pilot test was administered in January 1994, with items below a 50% pass rate reviewed and modified by the expert panel.

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  • The finalized test was administered to all registered nurses in March 1994.

    • Main Results:

    • The study successfully developed and administered a test to evaluate Code Blue Protocol knowledge.
    • Expert review and pilot testing were utilized to refine test items, ensuring relevance and clarity.
    • The final test was distributed to the target population of registered nurses.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed test provides a standardized method for assessing critical care nurses' understanding of the Code Blue Protocol.
    • This initiative contributes to maintaining high standards of patient care during medical emergencies.
    • Ongoing evaluation of emergency protocols through knowledge testing is crucial for healthcare quality.