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Courtenay and Demar, their story
Courtenay Mihinui shares the story of her journey through the health system with her daughter Demar.
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Early implementation evaluation report
Between October 2017 and June 2018, the Commission worked with six early implementation sites to make improvements to their systems through testing the national vital signs chart, New Zealand early warning score and other tools and guidance.
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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.
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Investment case for the deteriorating patient
This investment case for a quality improvement programme to reduce harm caused by clinical deterioration was prepared for the Health Quality & Safety Commission by Sapere Research group.
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Measurement guidance – recognition and response systems
This measurement guidance will support hospitals to implement their recognition and response system, monitor progress, and identify areas for continuous quality improvement.
- Video: How to take blood pressure accurately in unwell children
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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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Escalation mapping tool
This mapping exercise will help you to develop your own local escalation pathway for recognition and response to patient deterioration.