Abstract

Adverse events in the hospital are associated with increased patient mortality. Early detection of patient deterioration allows for timely intervention. Application of a nursing concern score assists in early identification of the this at-risk population.

Author Details

Joseph William Brookshire Jr., MSN, Trauma, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, Texas, USA; Ashley Elizabeth Henriquez, MSN, Texas Health Resources, Dallas, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, Texas, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Deteriorating Patients, Early Warning Tool, Trauma

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Retrospective study: Unplanned ICU admission for trauma service 2015-2017

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Adverse events in the hospital are associated with increased patient mortality. Early detection of patient deterioration allows for timely intervention. Application of a nursing concern score assists in early identification of the this at-risk population.