Alarms are intended to alert caregivers of potential patient problems. But if alarms are not properly managed, they can compromise patient safety. A

Alarms are intended to alert caregivers of potential patient problems. But if alarms are not properly managed, they can compromise patient safety.

After completing the assigned readings:

• Respond in one strategy per level.
• Develop one alarm management and patient safety strategies for each of the following levels of care:
  • Organizational
  • Unit
  • Individual caregiver