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NEWS2
Top Rated4.8(4 reviews)
This module covers the domains of the NEWS2 tool and includes how the tool supports the detection and early management of deteriorating persons and its use within different care settings. It includes how to record/complete documentation in relation to the NEWS2 tool and how to escalate concerns using the SBARD communication tool. It also offers an opportunity to apply this knowledge in an online simulation.
10 Modules1 hour
£169£0
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Start LearningLearning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explain the purpose of the NEWS2 tool
- List the benefits of using NEWS2
- Understand the clinical observations and measurements involved in completing a NEWS2 for a patient
- Appreciate the differences between the original version of the NEWS tool, and NEWS2
- Appreciate the application of NEWS2 within different clinical settings including: acute care, emergency departments, community settings, primary care,
- Summarise how NEWS2 works in regard to identifying deteriorating patients
- Recognise the NEWS2 thresholds for escalating patient care, and describe appropriate escalatory plans for different NEWS2 scores
- Appreciate the use of NEWS2 when identifying and monitoring sepsis
- To understand the purpose of SBARD as a structured communication tool
- Interpret a simulated patient’s NEWS2 score, recommend appropriate action based on their score, and use SBARD to communicate this recommendation
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explain the purpose of the NEWS2 tool
- List the benefits of using NEWS2
- Understand the clinical observations and measurements involved in completing a NEWS2 for a patient
- Appreciate the differences between the original version of the NEWS tool, and NEWS2
- Appreciate the application of NEWS2 within different clinical settings including: acute care, emergency departments, community settings, primary care,
- Summarise how NEWS2 works in regard to identifying deteriorating patients
- Recognise the NEWS2 thresholds for escalating patient care, and describe appropriate escalatory plans for different NEWS2 scores
- Appreciate the use of NEWS2 when identifying and monitoring sepsis
- To understand the purpose of SBARD as a structured communication tool
- Interpret a simulated patient’s NEWS2 score, recommend appropriate action based on their score, and use SBARD to communicate this recommendation
Modules
Module 1
What is NEWS2?
Module 2
What does NEWS2 measure?
Module 3
Recording and acting on NEWS2
Module 4
The Evolution of NEWS2
Module 5
Application to different clinical settings
Module 6
NEWS2 and Sepsis
Module 7
Limitations to the NEWS2 tool
Module 8
SBARD as a Communication Tool
Module 9
Summary
Module 10
References
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Posted on 29/05/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
NEWS2 is the National Early Warning Score 2 used in UK healthcare to identify patients at risk of deterioration. NEWS2 training covers observations, scoring and escalation.
NEWS2 uses respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, systolic blood pressure, pulse, consciousness, temperature and supplemental oxygen. UK NEWS2 training covers accurate scoring.
NEWS2 combines clinical observations into a score that helps identify acute deterioration and guide escalation. UK NEWS2 training covers thresholds and appropriate responses.
NEWS2 can support recognition and monitoring of patients who may be acutely unwell, including those with suspected sepsis. UK NEWS2 training covers its role in clinical assessment.
SBARD is a structured communication tool meaning Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation and Decision. NEWS2 training covers using SBARD to communicate concerns and escalate care.