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Patient deterioration escalation sticker
This A6 sticker can be used to notify activation of the early warning score pathway.
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Co-designing a patient, family and whānau escalation of care process factsheet for patients, family and whānau (consumers)
The Commission has developed a new co-design resource: a factsheet for hospitals to give to consumers who are considering joining the Kōrero mai/Talk to me co-design team. This was originally published in June 2017 and was updated in October 2020.
- Video: How to take blood pressure accurately in unwell children
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Posters: countdown to launch of the national vital signs chart with early warning score
Use these posters to promote the launch of the national vital signs chart with early warning score in your hospital.
- Factsheet: Capabilities for recognising and responding to acute deterioration in hospital
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Kōrero mai site case studies (July 2017–November 2020)
Between July 2017 and June 2018, we worked with Ko Awatea’s Dr Lynne Maher and the four Kōrero mai lead sites to co-design patient, family and whānau escalation of care processes.
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New Zealand national maternity early warning system (MEWS) preparation and implementation guide
The health of pregnant and recently pregnant women can deteriorate for many reasons. At times, the failure to recognise signs of deterioration, escalate care and respond appropriately can cause preventable deterioration.
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Clinical governance recommendations for recognition and response systems
A clinical governance committee is needed to provide oversight and expert advice about the safety, effectiveness, and ongoing improvement of the recognition and response system.
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Infographic: Recognition and response systems save lives
This infographic from the Health Quality & Safety Commission's patient deterioration programme provides information about recognition and response systems.
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Paediatric early warning system (PEWS) tools and guidance
The national paediatric early warning system (PEWS) helps clinicians identify hospitalised tamariki with the potential to become more unwell, so they can respond quickly.