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Alarm Fatigue in an acute setting (Staff Issues (Ignored alarms (Assumed…
Alarm Fatigue in an acute setting
Behavior Impact
Alarm related deaths
Death/injury attributed to alarm hazard
Percentage of false alarms on acute units
Alarm per patient
Staff Issues
Delayed response
Ignored alarms
Assumed false
Unheard alarms
Sentinel Events
Turned off alarms
Inadequate staff training
Possible negligence
Staff unavailable to respond
Repetitive false alarms
Alarm overexposure
Contributing factors
Alarm settings not individualized to patient
Alarm malfunction
Poor ECG electrode practices
Alarm parameters set too high
Poor SpO2 alarm practices
Solutions
Increase staff alarm knowledge
Adjust alarm parameters specific to patient
Regular equipment maintenance
Express alarm significance to staff
Ensure adequate staffing