Recognise and Respond to Health Changes for Healthcare Support Workers in Health and Care

Recognise and Respond to Health Changes for Healthcare Support Workers in Health and Care

This course equips Healthcare Support Workers with essential clinical skills to recognise and respond to health changes in patients. You will learn to identify both subtle and acute shifts in a patient's physical and mental state through systematic assessment. The course covers applying the standardised UK NEWS2 framework for effective patient monitoring, alongside utilising the SBAR communication framework to clearly and promptly escalate any concerns. Mastering these approaches ensures you can appropriately respond to health changes, contributing significantly to enhanced patient safety within health and care settings.