Need to know
For #TeamEEAST Last updated: 04 May 2024 at 11:43
It is best practice for all consenting patients over 16yrs (except pregnant patients) to have a NEWS2 documented for at least one set of observations.
Please be familiar with the actions you must take for red flag individual parameter scores (those scoring 3) as well as the aggregated score.
Why not use the following links to familiarise yourselves with the guidelines further?
NHS England Patient Safety Alert - Adoption of NEWS2
NEWS2 in Ambulance Care Setting Triggers
AACE - NEWS2 Guidance Document
Click HERE to acknowledge and confirm receipt of the safety notice
Thursday 07 April 2022