Course: An Introduction to NEWS2 and the Early Warning Signs of Sepsis Training

This course has been designed to provide you with an awareness of the 'National Early Warning Score' in its current form (aka. NEWS2). This course will cover the following: - Learning Outcomes The Signs and Symptoms of Sepsis - What is NEWS2? - How Does NEWS2 Work? - Using NEWS2 When Identifying and Monitoring Sepsis - Where Should NEWS2 Be Used? - Changes to NEWS2 - Case Study - Implementing NEWS2 - Summary of NEWS2 - Useful Resources and References By the end of this course, you will be able to read a NEWS2 chart and will understand the numerical scoring system. You will also know the physiological parameters that are included in NEWS2. It also covers the use of NEWS2 in identifying and monitoring sepsis. The purpose of the course is not to measure competency in diagnosing or treating patients with sepsis, nor is it meant to be used to measure competency in completing a NEWS2 chart. This course is likely to take 1 hour and is worth 1 CPD hour.

Course Contents:

• Learning Objectives
• Signs and Symptoms of Sepsis
• What is NEWS2 and what is it used for?
• How does NEWS2 work?
• Using NEWS2 when Identifying and Monitoring Sepsis
• Settings in which NEWS2 should be used
• Changes to NEWS2
• Implementing NEWS2
• Useful Resources and References
• Course Summary