“Clinical alarms are essential to patient monitoring systems, designed to alert healthcare professionals of potential changes or deviations in a patient’s condition. However, an excessive volume of alarms, particularly those deemed non-actionable, can lead to sensory overload and alarm fatigue among clinicians. This desensitization phenomenon has been linked to significant adverse events, including missed alarms and compromised patient safety (Fujita & Choi, 2019). The Joint Commission estimates that 85% to 99% of clinical alarms are non-actionable, underscoring the urgent need for targeted interventions to mitigate alarm fatigue (Fujita & Choi, 2019). The pervasive nature of alarm fatigue jeopardizes patient well-being and contributes to clinician burnout, a significant concern within the healthcare industry.”

Pena, C. MN, RN; Toms, J. MN, RN [2024] The Alarm Fatigue Antidote: A Prescription for Resilient Emergency Nurses [Emory Healthcare Nurse Residency] Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital. Atlanta, GA.