NEWS2 in Residential Care: A Comprehensive Guide for UK Nurses
NEWS2 in Residential Care: A Comprehensive Guide for UK Nurses and Delegated Responsibilities Care Staff
Presentation (in sections) and handout and end of session assessment (all editable).
Overall Aim:
- Enhancing Patient Safety through Early Warning Scores.
Presentation (67 slides)
Aims and Objectives
Why NEWS2 is Vital in Residential Care Settings
Role in Early Detection of Deteriorating Health
Definition of NEWS2
History and Development
How it Standardises Vital Sign Assessment
Section: Components of NEWS 2
Respiratory Rate
Oxygen Saturation
Temperature
Blood Pressure
Pulse Rate
Level of Consciousness (AVPU Scale)
Supplemental Oxygen
Section: Scoring System
How Each Vital Sign is Scored
Total Scores
Section: What Each Score Indicates
What Each Score Indicates
Respiratory Rate
Oxygen Saturation
Temperature
Blood Pressure
Pulse Rate
Level of Consciousness (AVPU Scale)
Supplemental Oxygen
Interpretation
Section: Regularly Assessing Residents
Regularly Assessing Residents
Establishing a Baseline
Creating Care Plans
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
Section: Documentation
Importance of Accurate and Up to Date Documentation
Section: Recognising When to Escalate Care - Clinical
Important points - Summary
References and Further Reading
Word Documents
Handout and End of Session Assessment
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