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Critical Care is not a location, it is a process. It takes place not only

in the ICU but everywhere.”

Dr. Peter Safar, 1974

Critical Care is not a location, it is a process. It takes place not only

in the ICU but everywhere.”

Dr. Peter Safar, 1974

The Society of Critical Care Medicine is devoted to propagating the concept

of multidisciplinary practice and education among all clinicians and caregivers of the acutely ill patient

regardless of the venue.

The Society of Critical Care Medicine is devoted to propagating the concept

of multidisciplinary practice and education among all clinicians and caregivers of the acutely ill patient

regardless of the venue.

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SCCM Initiatives

Rapid Response Systems

SCCM Initiatives

Rapid Response SystemsRapid Response Systems SCCM aligned with the IHI, AMA, JCAHO, and the AAMC to promote the development of rapid response systems in hospitals.

SCCM established a task force on Medical Emergency Teams in 2005.

SCCM website for members to share information on national and international RRS.

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1/10/06 MET Session with 4 speakers at the 35th SCCM Critical Care Congress in San Francisco.

9/21/06 SCCM Conference on Rapid Response Training for First Responders in Baltimore.

1/17/07 MET Postgraduate Course for Advanced Training at the 36th SCCM Critical Care Congress in Orlando.

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2006 iPodcast report on Rapid Response Systems

8/6/07 SCCM Conference on Rapid Response Training in Chicago.

“How-To” Manual for Rapid Response Systems including protocols, algorithms, and order sets