Code and Rapid Response Committee
Code Team Training Committee Objectives
Curriculum Development
Develop a comprehensive curriculum covering:
- Code team roles
- ACLS protocols
- Documentation procedures
- Other relevant topics
Simulation and Training
- Conduct regular mock code simulations using high-fidelity mannequins
- Video record simulations for feedback and learning opportunities
- Include rapid response scenarios in simulation sessions
Process Improvement
- Streamline communication processes during code situations
- Establish a process to review all code events at the hospital
- Identify areas of strength
- Identify opportunities for improvement
- Analyze rapid response events similar to code analyses
Knowledge Enhancement
Ensure residents understand:
- Rapid response criteria and activation
- Supplies and equipment in code carts
Feedback and Continuous Improvement
- Provide structured feedback to residents involved in real codes
- Make recommendations to update processes/protocols as needed
Expert Involvement
- Bring in code team leadership to provide insights and expertise
Scenario Integration
- Practice transitioning from rapid response to code scenarios
Last update:
April 22, 2026