Development and Efficacy of the Code Blue Simulation (CBS) Program in improving the Code Blue Response Time among Nurses

Siti Rajaah Sayed Sultan; Rusnani Ab Latif; Zul’ Izzat Ikhwan Zaini; Henny Dwi Susanti

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI35.7503

Authors

Siti Rajaah Sayed Sultan PhD Candidate, Faculty of Health Sciences, University Technology of MARA, Malaysia, Pulau Pinang Branch, Campus Bertam 13200, Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia,
Rusnani Ab Latif Faculty of Health Sciences, University Technology of MARA, Malaysia, Pulau Pinang Branch, Campus Bertam 13200, Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Zul’ Izzat Ikhwan Zaini Faculty of Health Sciences, University Technology of MARA, Malaysia, Pulau Pinang Branch, Campus Bertam 13200, Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Henny Dwi Susanti Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Malang, East Java, Indonesia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI35.7503

Keywords:

Code Blue Simulation (CBS) Program, Code Blue Response Time, Code Blue Drill, Cardiorespiratory Arrest

Abstract

Background: Managing cardiorespiratory arrest is both high-pressure and vital; therefore, a Code Blue Simulation (CBS) program was designed to enhance response performance. Significance: Structured CBS training strengthens clinical judgment and critical thinking skills. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of the CBS program. Methods: A mixed-method sequential explanatory approach was employed at Gleneagles JPMC, Brunei Darussalam. Limitation: The study was limited to a single institution, Gleneagles JPMC. Findings: Results indicated a significant positive relationship between participation in the CBS program and improved performance outcomes (p < 0.05). Implication: The program enhances both clinical performance and participant confidence, potentially improving patient survival and outcomes.

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