A consensus process was used to develop ten metrics for better understanding the course and care of deteriorating ward patients.

Others are proposed for further development.

Consensus emerged that core outcomes for reporting for quality improvement should include ten metrics related to structure, process and outcome for Rapid Response System (RRS) with outcomes following the domains of the quadruple aim.

The conference recommended that hospitals should collect data on cardiac arrests and their potential predictability, timeliness of escalation, critical care interventions and presence of written treatment goals for patients remaining on general wards.

Participants included patients, carers, clinicians, research scientists, and members of the International Society for Rapid Response Systems with representatives from Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia and the US.

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