Recognizing Deteriorating Patient Condition in an Obstetrical SettingÌý
When introducing early warning tools and systems, it's important to consider design, implementation and evaluation processes that include all relevant team members, as with any improvement opportunity. Meaningful consultation and contribution is key to implementing and sustaining improvement.ÌýÌý
The following tools and resources will assist you in recognizing and responding to the deteriorating patient condition in an obstetrical setting.Ìý
Patient resourcesÌýÌý
- , Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2016)Ìý
Provider resourcesÌý
- , Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Canada (2013)Ìý
- , Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America (2015)Ìý
- , Institute for Healthcare Improvement (2014)Ìý
- , The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (2012)Ìý
- , Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (nd)Ìý
TeamSTEPPS Canadaâ„¢Ìý
Patient safety experts agree that effective teamwork skills are essential for safe, quality healthcare that prevents and mitigates harm. TeamSTEPPS Canadaâ„¢ – Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety, is an evidence-based teamwork system that optimizes patient care by improving communication and teamwork skills among healthcare professionals, including frontline staff. ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë can help Canadian teams implement TeamSTEPPS Canadaâ„¢ modules and content to address patient safety challenges.ÌýÌý
For more information contact us at info@hec-esc.ca.Ìý