Recognising Deterioration: Care Workers
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.
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4 Units • 7 Questions
What you'll learn:
Recognise signs of deterioration in a client.
Apply the Stop and Watch Early Warning Tool to identify deterioration.
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 review29 Oct 2026
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