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The pitfalls of emergency codes

Plain language announcements can improve hospital staff response to nonclinical emergencies better than coded messages, according to a study from Cleveland Clinic. When a coded emergency announcement was used, no participant could fully understand it, whereas response was significantly better with plain language. The findings support calls for hospitals to adopt plain language systems.

Source: www.beckershospitalreview.com –

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