Te Whatu Ora – MHAID Deteriorating Patient Workshop
“Learning meets experience” This interactive workshop has been designed to increase your confidence around the core elements of early detection and management of those who are at risk of physical deterioration, or who are physically deteriorating.
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Mar 28Fri 8:00 AM - Fri 4:00 PM Dunedin
- Free
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Apr 08Tue 8:00 AM - Tue 4:00 PM Dunedin
- Free
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Oct 21Tue 8:00 AM - Tue 4:00 PM Dunedin
- Free
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Nov 17Mon 8:00 AM - Mon 4:00 PM 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 those who are at risk of physical deterioration, or who are physically deteriorating. The primary focus is on physical assessment, ISBAR and Early Warning Score (EWS) 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 and advocate for optimal outcomes and clinical excellence.
Desired Learning Outcomes:
- Recognise importance of early detection of physical deterioration in patients
- Advancing clinical judgement using standardised clinical tools and assessment
- Understand the importance of vital signs.
- Become familiar with documenting vital signs on the EWS chart and calculating EWS.
- Know what is normal for the individual patient and therefore what is abnormal for that patient.
- Be able to advocate for your patient, ensuring correct disposition.
Content:
- Patient safety: what does this look like for me today?
- Case scenario presentation
- Discussion: why patients deteriorate in physical health
- EWS/ISBAR: escalation skills
- Skill stations
- Reflection and application
To enrol please contact:
James Caley
James.Caley@southerndhb.govt.nz
OR
Julz Smith
Julz.Smith@Southerndhb.govt.nz
DDI: 58501 or 0273081912
