RN’s and leaders worked together to launch Code BERT, a code that is called for any patient exhibiting behavior that staff feels has the potential to escalate, but does not appear to be an imminent threat to self and/or others.
Code BERT provides interdisciplinary behavioral health focused interventions on de-escalating behavior, with ongoing support for staff to maintain safety. With the support of hospital leadership and the dedication of front-line staff, Code BERT is now operational where patient care is performed.
Pictured above: Shipti Parikh, BSN, RN rounding on units providing education to her nursing peers and staff.