Sarah Garrett explains how an early warning system alerts staff to the condition of deteriorating patients and helps minimise harm
An NHS with ‘no avoidable death and no avoidable harm’ is the vision of Patient Safety First. The national campaign in England focuses its efforts on leadership and key clinical interventions. These steps help staff reduce human error and improve the reliability of their work systems.
Nursing Standard. 24, 27, 62-63. doi: 10.7748/ns2010.03.24.27.62.p4329
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