This interactive workshop has been designed to increase your confidence around the core elements of early detection and management of patients who are at risk of deteriorating, or who are deteriorating. Registrations to: julz.smith@southerndhb.govt.nz

• Feb 26
  Wed 8:00 AM - Wed 4:00 PM Location: Dunedin

  • Free
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• Apr 29
  Tue 8:00 AM - Tue 4:00 PM Location: Dunedin

  • Free
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• May 13
  Tue 8:00 AM - Tue 4:00 PM Location: Dunedin

  • Free
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• Sep 16
  Tue 8:00 AM - Tue 4:00 PM Location: Dunedin

  • Free
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• Nov 11
  Tue 8:00 AM - Tue 4:00 PM Location: Dunedin

  • Free
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• Dec 04
  Thu 8:00 AM - Thu 4:00 PM Location: Dunedin

  • Free
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Description

Aims / Purpose:
“Learning meets experience”
This interactive workshop has been designed to increase your confidence around the core elements of early detection and management of patients who are at risk of deteriorating, or who are deteriorating. The primary focus is on physical assessment, ISBAR and Early Warning Score and communication. Practicing these tools will assist to hone your skills. We will explore how to apply them in situations where your patients need you to aim for optimal outcomes and clinical excellence.

Desired Learning Outcomes:
- Recognise importance of early detection of deterioration in patients
- Advancing clinical judgement using standardised clinical tools and assessment
- Understand the importance of vital signs.
- Know what is normal for the individual patient and therefore what is abnormal for that patient.

Content:
- Case scenario presentation
- Discussion: why patients deteriorate
- EWS/ISBAR: escalation skills
- Skill Stations
- Reflection and application

Facilitator

Julz Smith

julz.smith@southerndhb.govt.nz

0273081912