Course Code: REL-ACU-0-DAF
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe the national patient safety goals set by The Joint Commission as they relate to alarm management.
Discuss evidence-based strategies to reduce alarm fatigue.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Understanding Alarm Fatigue
A Case of Alarm Fatigue
What is Alarm Fatigue?
Monitoring Devices
Addressing Alarms
Guidelines for Heart Monitoring
Review
Summary
Section 3: Working Toward a Solution
Alarm Settings
A Plan for Action
The Need for Monitoring Devices
Policies and Procedures
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN
The content for this course was revised by Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN.
Kathleen has over 38 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, critical care, acute care, occupational health, and education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.