NEWS2: Enhancing Resident Care A Guide for Care Workers
NEWS2 in Residential Care: A Comprehensive Guide for Care Workers
Presentation (in sections) and handout and end of session assessment (all editable).
Overall Aim:
- To equip residential adult social care workers with the knowledge and skills necessary for the effective understanding and implementation of NEWS2
Presentation (51 slides)
Aims and Objectives
Why NEWS2 is Vital in Residential Care Settings
How Does NEWS2 Work?
How Do Scores Help?
Section: Components of NEWS 2
Respiratory Rate
Oxygen Saturation
Temperature
Blood Pressure
Pulse Rate
Level of Consciousness (AVPU Scale)
Supplemental Oxygen
Section: Scoring System
The Scoring System
How Each Vital Sign is Scored
Total Scores
Section: What Each Score Indicates
What Each Score Indicates
Interpretation
Section: Regularly Assessing Residents
Regularly Assessing Residents
Establishing a Baseline
Routine Vital Signs Monitoring
Cognitive and Mental Health Assessments
Mobility and Functional Assessments
Nutritional and Hydration Assessments
Regular Review of Medications
Communication and Engagement
Observation and Documentation
Regular Team Meetings
End Comments
Important points - Summary
References and Further Reading
Word Documents
Handout and End of Session Assessment
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