What I’ve learned from advocating for deteriorating patients

A DART (deteriorating adult response team) nurse explains what the role involves, and how her experience of sepsis inspired her to go after her dream job

I recently took up a new role as a deteriorating adult response team (DART) nurse at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

DART – which is also known as the Critical Care Outreach Team at some trusts – is there to support staff and be a safety net for patients who are deteriorating, in the hope we can prevent further deterioration.

How long have you been in the role?

I have been in post for three months. The first four weeks was