Recognising Deterioration: Care Workers

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Updated 14 Oct 2024 Certificate

As a care worker, you are often the first to notice changes or worsening health in your clients. Learn more about changes to basic vital signs and appropriately escalating care with the Stop and Watch Early Warning Tool.

Content

4 Video Units • 7 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
2m
What is Deterioration and When Should Care Be Escalated?
2 Questions
5m
Identifying Deterioration as a Care Worker
3 Questions
9m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Recognise signs of deterioration in a client.

2

Apply the Stop and Watch Early Warning Tool to identify deterioration.

3

Identify the normal ranges for basic vital signs.

Who it's for:

All care work staff in any healthcare setting, including residential aged care, home care and disability care.

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Last updated14 Oct 2024

Published07 Oct 2023

Due for review30 Oct 2025
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