Table 2 Reasons as to why the respondents do not fill alarm checklists
Reason | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
1. No alarm checklists have been provided in the unit and there are no protocols stating that they have to fill alarm checklists Reasons: • The issue had not been highlighted in the unit • The checklists are out of stock • Monitors record the events of the alarms | 3 | 5.5 |
2. Other reasons as to why they do not fill alarm checklists • They do not have the nursing materials or paperwork • The amount of work in CCU is too much • The alarm trends are indicated in the monitor if need be for retrieving • Has not been considered or thought of in CCU • It is not the norm or practice • They occasionally fill when there is change in patients’ condition • Heavy workload and staff shortage • No provision in the nursing charts • Not provided but I take necessary action • Nurses have not been taught the importance of maintaining alarm checklists • Shortage of monitors or mechanical ventilators and • There is no facilitation for alarm checklist filling. | 52 | 94.5 |