PHSA - CHBC - Pediatric Early Warning System Refresher Training

This course will remind learners how and when to use the Pediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) in BC emergency and inpatient settings.

Topics include:

• Calculating and documenting PEWS scores
• Assessing and applying Situational Awareness factors
• Referring to the escalation aid for further direction
• Applying the framework of SBAR for supported communication
• Understanding why PEWS scoring is necessary for patients with mental health concerns
• Understanding how to score the respiratory category for patients receiving high flow therapy