NEWS2 Escalation Audit

Audit whether abnormal NEWS2 scores are recognised, escalated, reviewed and documented in line with local deterioration pathways.

Audit Tool
Demo Data · Phase 1 preview

Case context

Anonymised audit identifier only — do not enter patient identifiers

NEWS2 event

Score, oxygen scale and trigger group

Escalation and response

Recognition, escalation, review and repeat observations

Audit criteria

Response options: Yes · No · Not applicable · Unable to determine

1.Full set of observations documented
2.NEWS2 score documented
3.NEWS2 calculated correctly
4.Oxygen scale documented / identifiable
5.New confusion / altered consciousness documented
6.NEWS2 trigger recognised
7.Escalation requirement identified
8.Escalation completed where required
9.Escalated to appropriate person / team
10.Time of escalation documented
11.Clinical review completed
12.Clinical review within local target time
13.Clinical response / plan documented
14.Repeat observations within local target
15.CCOT / MET escalation where indicated
16.Sepsis considered where relevant
17.Oxygen therapy reviewed where relevant
18.Ceiling of care reviewed where relevant
19.Reason for delayed / incomplete escalation documented
20.Documentation clear for another clinician
21.Safety concerns escalated / actioned

Safety, learning and improvement

Phase 1 preview — submissions are not persisted. Backend wiring is deferred to Phase 2.