NEWS2 Escalation Audit

Full project details will be published closer to launch.

Details to follow.

Details to follow.

Details to follow.

• Live dashboard
• Audit report (Word)
• Executive summary (Word)
• Excel workbook
• PowerPoint presentation
• Conference poster
• ARCP evidence summary

• Designed to use anonymised or pseudonymised audit identifiers.
• This tool supports, but does not replace, clinical judgement.
• Local policy, formulary and specialist advice should be followed.
• Organisations remain responsible for local governance arrangements.

Supporting guidance from the Lazomis QI Resource Library. Authoritative clinical standards referenced by this project remain separate.

• Patient SafetyEscalation Failures: Understanding and Preventing Harm in Clinical PracticeEscalation failures are a significant contributor to avoidable harm in healthcare. This guide explores their root causes and outlines practical steps for NHS staff to improve communication, clinical handover, and timely senior review.
• Patient SafetyStandardisation in Healthcare: Enhancing Patient Safety and EfficiencyThis guide examines the role of standardisation in improving patient safety and efficiency within the NHS, offering practical insights and a structured approach to implementation.
• Patient SafetyLearning from Near Misses: Enhancing Patient Safety in the NHSThis guide provides practical strategies for NHS clinicians and teams to proactively identify, report, and learn from near misses, helping to prevent adverse events and improve patient safety.
• Patient SafetyDiagnostic Delay: Understanding and Mitigating a Critical Patient Safety RiskDiagnostic delay is a significant patient safety concern across all healthcare settings. This guide explains why timely diagnosis is crucial, details the common factors contributing to delays, and provides actionable strategies for healthcare professionals and teams to mitigate these risks.