Introduction to the National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2)

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This course is to introduce the learners about the National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS). In this module you will complete this education and review the Fraser Health specific algorithms and response guidelines.

Learning objectives:
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

Describe the Fraser Health considerations when using NEWS2
Describe the benefits of NEWS2
Calculate a score using the six physiological parameters included in NEWS2
Describe the thresholds and triggers associated with clinical deterioration using the NEWS2 scoring tool
Demonstrate how to document NEWS2 within Fraser Health
Describe how to adjust the NEWS2 score for patients with specific vital signs targets or unique care needs
Describe how situational awareness enhances your clinical patient assessment
Implement the Fraser Health response algorithms used with clinically deteriorating patients
Describe how to prepare an SBAR communication for a clinically deteriorating patient