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Standardized Crash Cart Analysis

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Emergency nurses design of a standardized crash cart meets the requirements of facility, the patient population and procedures perform and modify crash cart inventory regularly according to by medical staff instructions. Crash Cart Best Practices Prepare relevant document for approvals of inventory list and emergency management protocols by Medical Executive Committee and prepare the schedule inventories used on average basis and purchase orders are prepare with any shortages of drugs. Ensure functionality, accessibility, and security of all equipment and drugs in the crash cart (Farlex,2012). Efficient, effective emergency care often depends on the carefulprovisioning of crash carts and the precise knowledge of their layouts (Medical Dictionary,

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