UNM Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Committee
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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What is the CPR Committee?
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Who is on the CPR Committee?
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What do I do with the code sheets?
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Who do I tell if a code didn't go well?
Our committee is responsible for quality assurance for in
hospital "codes". We review the code sheets to identify any issues regarding
appropriateness of care, documentation, or other problem areas that may need
attention or intervention.
We facilitate changes in policies, documents,
education and equipment in order to improve
outcomes when patients, visitors or
staff are critically ill.
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The committee is comprised of physicians, nurses, pharmacists,
and technical support staff from various departments and hospital areas. A list
can be found on the CPR Committee Members page.
Each hospital area has a designee, usually the nurse manager, who
is responsible
for getting the code sheets to the committee. Ask your charge
nurse or nurse manager
who that person is for your floor.
Your shift
charge nurse is the first person to contact. You may also discuss it with
your nurse manager, or e-mail the CPR committee chairman Dr. Steven Weiss
at SWeiss@salud.unm.edu , or the
Co-Chair Dr. Michel Boivin at
MBoivin@salud.unm.edu .
Please include the date of the event, the medical record
number and any other
information you think is appropriate in the e-mail.
Joseph Culpepper, Technical Support Analyst
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Revised: 10/19/05.
