There are many risk assessment tools intended to provide a safeguard against poor hospital practices by identifying those at increased risk. Complete the following exercise to extend your developing...

There are many risk assessment tools intended to provide a safeguard against poor hospital practices by identifying those at increased risk. Complete the following exercise to extend your developing knowledge:

What risk assessment tools are used within the clinical areas you have practised in?

Are tools such as the Waterlow score completed on a regular basis?

What is a VIP score? How often should it be evaluated?

The following websites will provide additional information: http://www.rcn.org.uk/publications/pdf/002179.pdf nice.org.uk/download.aspx?o=57690 http://www.worcestershirehealth.nhs.uk/Intranet1_ Library/foi_internet/foi_files/class_9/ Clinical_Policies/130405IV%20medication%20policy %202005.pdf