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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.

This is a guide to preparing and implementing a recognition and response system, for recognising and responding to patient deterioration.

The purpose of this user guide is to provide information about the logistical and clinical considerations for using the national New Zealand early warning score vital sign chart.

The case for change for a patient, family and whānau escalation process which forms part of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's patient deterioration programme.

The Health Quality & Safety Commission held a webinar on 27 July 2018 about modifications to the New Zealand early warning score (NZEWS).

This factsheet from the Health Quality & Safety Commission's patient deterioration programme provides guidance to clinicians on modifying the New Zealand early warning score trigger for patients receiving supplemental oxygen.

This infographic from the Health Quality & Safety Commission's patient deterioration programme provides information about recognition and response systems.

This factsheet from the Health Quality & Safety Commission's patient deterioration programme gives information on early investigation, treatment and referral for sepsis.

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.

There are many myths surrounding patient, family and whānau escalation of care. This factsheet outlines the common myths and explains where you can find further information about them.