Media contributions
1Media contributions
Title Guidelines and Audit Implementation Network. What's the score. Regional audit of physiological early warning scoring systems (PEWSS). Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Guidelines and Audit Implementation Network Media type Print Duration/Length/Size 5 pages Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 01/01/2011 Description The findings of the Northern Ireland Audit of PEWSS make it difficult not to conclude that greater attention is required to the processes of monitoring vital signs, recognizing patient deterioration and delivering an appropriate clinical response in many Trusts. Of fundamental importance is that the data implies that many Trusts need to investigate why PEWSS are not being successfully utilized. The establishment of standards and suitable targets, together with regular standardized audit would assist in these respects. The standards should start by identifying the necessary regular training required for staff involved in the use of PEWSS scores and should classify the necessary competencies for all related PEWSS activities expected of particular grades of staff. Producer/Author GAIN URL https://www.rqia.org.uk/RQIA/files/a6/a6ccf5a7-e616-406c-9364-ace1503a73f6.pdf Persons Jennifer McGaughey