Resuscitation Policy - Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust

1. Introduction1.1 This policy covers aspects of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)administration, training and practice undertaken at the Royal United HospitalNHS Trust.1.2 The policy is based on: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – Standards forClinical Practice and Training – A joint statement from the Royal College ofAnaesthetists, the Royal College of Physicians of London, the Intensive CareSociety and the Resuscitation Council (UK).1.3 A separate policy, entitled Resuscitation - DNAR and Decisions Relating toResuscitation, covers the ethics of resuscitation in general and do-notattempt-resuscitation(DNAR) orders specifically.2. Resuscitation Committee2.1 The resuscitation committee meets quarterly. The Resuscitation committee’sterms of reference are review yearly and can be accessed on request to theresuscitation committee.2.2 Once approved, minutes and will be stored electronically and available tosupport CQC and NHSLA standards.2.3 Resuscitation committee will report to Operational Governance Committee(OGC) in line with OGC reporting request.2.4 The chair of the resuscitation committee should be a consultant with an activeand credible involvement in resuscitation.2.5 Membership details are set out in the terms of reference and include the leadresuscitation officer, cardiologist, emergency physician, paediatrician,pharmacist, medical physics representative, and a senior manager.Membership of the committee will be reviewed each year and agreed as partof the Terms of reference.2.6 The resuscitation committee’s responsibilities are set out in the terms ofreference and include:• Ensuring adherence to national resuscitation guidelines and standards• Defining the role and composition of the resuscitation team• Ensuring the resuscitation equipment for clinical use is available• Ensuring appropriate resuscitation drugs (those for peri-arrest situations) areavailable• Planning adequate provision of training in resuscitationDocument name: Resuscitation Ref.: 774Issue date: 7 February 2013Status: ApprovedAuthor: Jerry Nolan Page 3 of 25