SPSP Paediatric Webinar: The PEWS and Data and Measurement for QI: November 2023
Date: 15 November 2023
This webinar focused on Paediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) and measurement for improvement.
Aims of the webinar were to:
- Provide a background on the development of PEWS
- Provide an understanding of how the PEWS can measure harm caused by deterioration
- Understand data and measurement for quality improvement
- Understand excellence in care and the Scottish Patient Safety Programme measures around the PEWS
Presenters:
- Dr Rachel Wilson-Lowe, Health Services Researcher, NMAHP/Excellence in Care
- Sandra Ross, Improvement Advisor, NMAHP/Excellence in Care
- Toby Stead, Data & Measurement Advisor, Data and Measurement Business Intelligence, Healthcare Improvement Scotland
- Dr Sonia Joseph, National Clinical Paediatric Lead, Healthcare Improvement Scotland
Webinar resources:
| Resource | Source | What it is and what's it for? |
|---|---|---|
| TURAS Quality Improvement Zone | Turas Learn | The Quality Improvement Zone (QI Zone) is a learning and resources site from the NHS Education for Scotland Quality Improvement team. It provides information and resources to support people with experience at all levels of quality improvement to develop their knowledge. |
| How to access CAIR dashboard | Public Health Scotland |
The Care Assurance and Improvement Resource (CAIR) provides data on the quality of care provided by nursing and midwifery staff in Scotland. This information is used by nurses, midwives and senior management to monitor and improve quality of care. |