As patients, hospitals, and the scientific community deal with the rapidly evolving effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, nurses have been called on to respond quickly and in many roles. Direct patient care is undeniably an international, national, and local priority. Yet as we deliver that care, many clinical questions arise about how we, as frontline caregivers in a time of crisis, might “do it better.” For example, evidence regarding COVID-19 indicates the importance of frequent handwashing, maintaining a safe distance from others, and avoiding touching our faces, but how are we modeling these evidence-based behaviors for patients and their families? What is the best way to provide care in accordance with the new worldwide rules and regulations regarding personal protective equipment? How are we compassionately communicating with the loved ones of patients who are hospitalized while enforcing enhanced visitation restrictions...
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Fall 2020
Clinical Inquiry|
September 15 2020
COVID-19: Mobilizing Quickly for a Rapid Response
Mollie Kettle, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC
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Mollie Kettle, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC
Mollie Kettle is Clinical Lead, Duke University Hospital, Duke Heart Center, 10 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC 27710 (mollie.kettle@duke.edu).
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Kelly Kester, MSN, RN, CCRN, NE-BC
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Kelly Kester, MSN, RN, CCRN, NE-BC
Kelly Kester is Clinical Operations Director, Duke University Hospital, Duke Heart Center, Durham, North Carolina.
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Allen Cadavero, PhD, RN, CCRN, WOCN
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Allen Cadavero, PhD, RN, CCRN, WOCN
Allen Cadavero is Assistant Professor, Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina.
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Sara Floyd, BSN, RN, CCRN
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Sara Floyd, BSN, RN, CCRN
Sara Floyd and Amanda Ornell are Clinical Nurses II, Duke University Hospital, Duke Heart Center, Durham, North Carolina.
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Amanda Ornell, BSN, RN, CCRN
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Amanda Ornell, BSN, RN, CCRN
Sara Floyd and Amanda Ornell are Clinical Nurses II, Duke University Hospital, Duke Heart Center, Durham, North Carolina.
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Maggie H. Meyer
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Maggie H. Meyer
Maggie H. Meyer and Maria Carroll are Administrative Directors, Duke University Hospital, Duke Heart Center, Durham, North Carolina.
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Maria Carroll
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Maria Carroll
Maggie H. Meyer and Maria Carroll are Administrative Directors, Duke University Hospital, Duke Heart Center, Durham, North Carolina.
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Jill Engel, DNP, ACNP, NEA-BC, FAANP
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Jill Engel, DNP, ACNP, NEA-BC, FAANP
Jill Engel is Associate Vice President, Heart Operations, Nursing and Patient Care Services, Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina.
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Bradi B. Granger, PhD, RN
Bradi B. Granger, PhD, RN
Department Editor
Bradi B. Granger is Professor, Duke University School of Nursing, and Director, Duke Heart Center Nursing Research Program, Durham, North Carolina.
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AACN Adv Crit Care (2020) 31 (3): 326–333.
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Mollie Kettle, Kelly Kester, Allen Cadavero, Sara Floyd, Amanda Ornell, Maggie H. Meyer, Maria Carroll, Jill Engel, Bradi B. Granger; COVID-19: Mobilizing Quickly for a Rapid Response. AACN Adv Crit Care 15 September 2020; 31 (3): 326–333. doi: https://doi.org/10.4037/aacnacc2020366
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