Course Aims

To provide underpinning knowledge of vital signs and to develop an awareness of their significance in monitoring patients. To provide underpinning knowledge to enable the early recognition of sepsis including soft signs. To develop knowledge and skills of how to use the National Early Warning Score correctly and to aid detection of sepsis including RESTORE2. To promote the safety and well-being of all patients and those who may be at risk of, or who have sepsis. To understand the SBARD communication tool.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss legal and professional responsibilities associated with carrying out observations with local and national guidance. 
• Follow procedures for consenting and correct documentation. 
• Explain what vital signs are and their significance in patient care. 
• Describe the correct procedures for monitoring vital signs. 
• Explain the significance of soft signs. 
• Explain and understand RESTORE2. 
• Explain what sepsis is, describe its different stages and identify which patients might be at risk. 
• Identify factors that will indicate the presence of sepsis. 
• Identify how to respond to sepsis within their own setting. 
• Describe what NEWS is and discuss its use. 
• Demonstrate the correct use of a NEWS chart and explain the range of resulting clinical responses.