Impact of Increased Rapid Response Team (RRT) Activations on Reduction in Code Blue Events: A Retrospective Comparative Quality Improvement Study (2024-2025)

Background: In-hospital cardiac arrest is often preceded by identifiable physiological deterioration. Timely recognition and escalation through Rapid Response Team (RRT)systems may improve patient safety outcomes.
Objective: To evaluate the association between improved Rapid Response Team activation and changes in Code Blue events following structured quality improvement interventions.
Keywords: Rapid Response Team; Code Blue; Patient Safety; Quality Improvement; Early Warning System; Clinical Deterioration

Increased RRT utilization was associated with a declining trend in Code Blue events

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