NEWS2 in Residential Care: Nurses Training Resources

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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