CPR Committee/CODE BLUE COMMITTEE
ž Purpose
To ensure an effective hospital-wide Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) programme.
ž Responsibilities
1. To ensure that policies and procedures related to CPR are consistently followed throughout the organization.
2. To ensure CPR training for all staff in CPR (Basic life support), training for selected staff for ACLS (advance life support), and to ensure that they understand their roles and responsibilities for code blue.
3. To use simulation in the form of mock drills in order to assess the responsiveness and competence of the CPR Team. Shall be responsible to analyze the code blue events periodically.
4. To advise on the design and implementation of the audit process that monitors the incidence and outcomes of cardiac arrest/medical emergency calls.
5. To ensure the availability and maintenance of the equipment and drugs required.
6. To advise on the appropriate choice of equipment and medicines for use in resuscitation procedures.
7. To offer guidance on the minimum level of resuscitation training for individual staff groups based on their role and exposure to cardiac arrest/emergency situations.
8. To review all cardiac arrest case files to assess the adequacy of response and to evaluate the scope of improvement for the same.
ž Frequency of meeting
The Committee shall meet once every month
ž Sample composition
CODE BLUE COMMITTEE
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Composition
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Designation
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HOD Emergency/Intensivist
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Chairperson
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Medical Administration
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Convenor
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Emergency Doctor
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Member
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Anesthesia representative
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Member
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Quality Manager
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Member
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ICU representative
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Member
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HOD security
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Member
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Nursing Head
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Member
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