During our literature review, the assumptions we made were accurate. Our group had come up with our topic based on experiences within the clinical setting. We believe that the standardization of crash carts will provide quicker reaction time resulting in improved outcomes. Our three articles had similar conclusions. Creating a cart that is the same hospital-wide, state-wide, or nationwide would minimize safety risks, reduce cost, and decrease confusion among staff. My team did not revise our topic or proposal. We found ample evidence for the regulation and standardization of crash carts. If we were to implement the new protocol on crash carts, I believe we would have overall better results during an emergency. This would decrease the amount of error or time rummaging through the cart looking for supplies. I believe that this change would benefit the patients along with the healthcare providers giving the best care during an emergency. If all crash carts were standardized, the replenishment of supplies along with the removal of expired medications would become more simplistic.
I would say that my team has experienced many successes due to our teamwork and comradery. My team and I work really well together and have had the opportunity to work together in and out of the classroom. This is important when looking for articles that would be similar yet helpful in providing evidence-based information about this topic. We are all really good friends and this helps make the project fun while being able to hold each other accountable for the work. A few challenges that I have encountered were with obtaining the article for the guideline appraisal. I had made it clear to my group members that I would be okay with completing the guideline appraisal if they found the article. I had said that in class the day that we were told of this assignment. I did not receive the article until the day before it was due. I was angry because I had mentioned it to them before the weekend in a different class and I still didn’t get it in a timely manner. I had thought that the least they could do was to get the article since I was completing the bulk of the assignment. I believe that the workload will end up being even in the end but in the moment I was frustrated. I am very excited to see the final product as we are hoping to create an informational video!
