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Evaluation of the early implementation of the national maternity early warning system

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9th December, 2021

This document outlines an evaluation of the early implementation of the national maternity early warning system.

The purpose of the evaluation was to understand:

  • any clinical utility issues with the maternity vital signs chart and the maternity early warning score
  • any issues or challenges with the MEWS implementation
  • how the MEWS affects early recognition of and response to a pregnant woman’s deterioration.
Last updated: 9th December, 2021