NEWS2: Clinical Observation Competency for the National Early Warning Score PART B - For Band 6 and Above Only

NEWS2: Clinical Observation Competency for the National Early Warning Score PART B - For Band 6 and Above Only
NEWS2ClinicalObservationCompetencyfortheNationalEarlyWarningScorePARTBForBand6andAboveOnly
Course Information
This course provides an assessment of competence in completing clinical observations including correct measurement of vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, tympanic temperature, SPO2, respiration rate, ACVPU using NEWS2 score), awareness of optimal clinical parameters and escalation in clinical practice using SBARD communication tool.
Learning Outcomes

​​1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of improving patient safety and provision of quality person-centred care.
2. Successfully obtain vital sign observations including manual blood pressure measurement, manual pulse, use of tympanic thermometer, SPO2 using Oximeter, respiration rate, observation of conscious level (ACVPU) and NEWS2 scoring.
3. Demonstrate competence in the assessment, interpretation and recognition of the deteriorating patient using clinical observations and the National Early Warning Score
4. Escalate timely and appropriately in clinical practice using the SBARD Communication Tool.

Refresher

​Annual

Target Audience
This session is for colleagues who are in a Band 6 & 7 role only. Who will then have responsibility to cascade to fellow team members as part of their role.
Band (Suitability)
Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Band 5 Band 6 Band 7 Band 8 Band 9
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LD Prospectus Event Category
Role Specific Mandated Training (Classroom/Virtual)
Trainer or Facilitator

​Clinical Skills team

Available Dates