Code Cart Readiness

Washington, DC US
September 9, 2026 to September 10, 2026

Emergency situations require rapid access to critical medications, supplies, and equipment. This educational activity is designed to address knowledge and skill gaps related to code cart readiness by increasing staff familiarity with code cart organization, contents, and item locations. The activity is being led by the Night Shift Shared Nursing Leadership Council and delivered through unit-based rounding to maximize staff participation. Council members with expertise in emergency response, including Crisis Nurses and ICU nurses, will provide just-in-time teaching and hands-on instruction using simulation code carts within the clinical environment. Participants will actively practice locating and retrieving essential emergency resources, strengthening confidence, efficiency, and teamwork during resuscitation and other emergency events. The goal is to enhance emergency preparedness, reduce delays in care, and support safer, more effective patient outcomes.

Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support

No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.

Target Audience

Children's National Nurses

Learning Objectives

  1. Assess the contents and organization of the code cart to identify and access essential emergency equipment and supplies needed during resuscitation and other urgent events.
  2. Analyze emergency response scenarios to determine the appropriate code cart resources required to support timely and effective patient care.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 0.50 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 0.50 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 0.50 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
Course opens: 
09/09/2026
Course expires: 
11/08/2026
Event starts: 
09/09/2026 - 9:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
09/10/2026 - 2:00am EDT
Rating: 
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Children's National Hospital
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington, DC 20010
United States
Course Director(s)

Alexander Gonzalez

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

In support of improving patient care, Children's National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider #4008362.

Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.5 ANCC contact hour(s) for nurses.

Available Credit

  • 0.50 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 0.50 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 0.50 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
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