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
Mental Health Care/Secure Care Division – Annual
Community Care Division – Once Only
Target Audience
This session is for colleagues who are in a Band 6, 7 & 8a role only. Who will then have responsibility to cascade to fellow team members as part of their role.
Band (Suitability)
LD Prospectus Event Category
Role Specific Mandated Training (Classroom/Virtual)
Trainer or Facilitator