Deteriorating Patient: Clear and structured escalation pathways

This is a secondary driver from effective and inclusive communication within the Deteriorating Patient driver diagram

Change ideas

The examples below show how this secondary driver can be implemented in practice. Additional change ideas can be found in the Deteriorating Patient driver diagram

  • Practitioner: Template for handovers to highlight high acuity patients at risk of deterioration
  • Team: Shared understanding of team roles and responsibilities when a person deteriorates
  • Organisation: Clear and accessible escalation pathway guidance to support timely escalation decisions

Evidence and resources

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