The Wall Street Journal has become the latest mainstream news outlet to report on the issue of alarm fatigue. The article cites a number of instances in which reducing the number of audible alarms or introducing a brief delay has helped reduce alarm fatigue without causing adverse effects.
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In a May 4 webinar, speakers identified two important strategies for reducing alarm fatigue: Improving the training of clinicians and customizing the default settings on alarms used to monitor patients.
Read MoreA leader in the effort to limit alarm fatigue and better manage clinical alarms systems, The Johns Hopkins Hospital is encouraging staff to develop creative approaches to the problem.
Read MoreIt is time for major change in the management of clinical alarms. An alarm awareness wish list offers nine technological solutions to help manage alarm fatigue and to promote better alarm management.
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The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety has introduced a “Technological Alarm Awareness Wish List.” According to the group, the goal of the list is to help reduce alarm fatigue and improve alarm management among the nation’s hospitals.
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