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CPR on the VAMs they are told that they are not
performing quality CPR. But hospitals that have adopted
HeartCode report that over time those who resist the
change are often the same people who become the
biggest advocates of HeartCode.
Other problems that organizations face include trying to
find space for the manikins, accessibility for staff, IT
challenges, or working with a tight budget. Regardless of
the challenge, when facing pushback during a transition
the important thing to emphasize is the reason for
transitioning to HeartCode— to save more lives through
quality CPR. Such a drastic change can be foreign and
intimidating to students, instructors, and administration.
The more encouragement given, information shared, and
best practices applied during implementation, the easier
it is to overcome these challenges.
An instructor in a
classroom does not
have the same
ability to measure
student skills and
provide specific
feedback that can
be applied and
instantaneously
measured and
evaluated.
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Maintaining Momentum after Initial Rollout
Building a legacy from a new HeartCode program is the
best thing that an organization can do to avoid losing
momentum. It is critical for an organization to remember
the significant gains in confidence and competency that
staff members have made and the overall improved
resuscitation rates. Momentum comes from keeping that
story alive among healthcare providers, administrators,
leadership, patients, and supporters.
An easy way to ensure that this happens is to prevent
gaps in leadership of the program. Successful programs
are prepared for a seamless transition at all times by
having a second person trained as an administrator who
is ready to fill that role if the administrator is unavailable,
out-of-town, or transitions out of his or her role.
Another important way to keep momentum rolling after
the launch of a new program is to keep the conversation
about HeartCode going. Continue to network with other
organizations and discuss their ROI, challenges, and
implementation of programs. Attend best practice
webinars and seek advice from HealthStream if problems
arise. Introduce HeartCode to all new staff members
during orientation to create excitement from the
beginning. Celebrate successes and provide updates in
regular newsletters, hold simulation competitions
between departments, and report regularly to senior
leadership to keep them onboard. Build a strong,
celebrated program from the beginning and staff,
administrators, and leadership will not want to turn away
from this new approach to learning CPR.
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