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Presentations and videos from Patient deterioration New Zealand: current state and future developments
Presentations and videos from the Health Quality & Safety Commission's two-day conference Patient deterioration New Zealand: current state and future developments.
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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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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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Vital sign charts and early warning systems: A scoping literature review
Adapt Research, on behalf of Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission has undertaken a scoping review of recent literature in 2024 to ensure the national adult and maternity vital signs charts remain aligned to best practice.
- Video: How to take blood pressure accurately in unwell children
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Paediatric vital sign chart (PVSC) quick reference guide
This guide gives quick ‘how to’ answers to commonly asked questions about completing the paediatric vital sign charts.
- ‘Team Tamariki’: Paediatric early warning system (PEWS) poster for whānau, tamariki and staff
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Guide to recording blood pressure in acutely unwell tamariki | He aratohu hei tuhi i te taukapa o te toto i te tamariki e māuiui ana
This guide covers the common questions raised by paediatric teams during the national rollout of the Aotearoa New Zealand paediatric early warning system about the routine measurement of blood pressure in acutely unwell children.
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Patient tracer audit guide: patient deterioration systems | He aratohu tātari mō te whai tūroro
This guide is designed to help hospitals put in place a patient deterioration system and find ways to improve.
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Evaluation report: Test of the national paediatric early warning system implementation
This document outlines an evaluation of the early implementation of the national paediatric early warning system (PEWS).