Policy

Deteriorating Patient and Sepsis Recognition Policy

A cross-sector policy for the recognition, escalation and safe management of the acutely unwell, deteriorating or septic patient

Ref BS-GOV-POL-031See a sample (PDF) →
£54.99
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  • Instant download after checkout
  • Editable Microsoft Word (.docx)
  • Mapped to the CQC standards
  • Optional 3-monthly updates

What's inside

This policy is fully drafted and structured, ready to brand and complete for your service. It covers:

  • 1. Purpose
  • 2. Scope
  • 3. Policy statement and principles
  • 4. Definitions
  • 5. Recognising the acutely unwell or deteriorating patient
  • 6. Escalation triggers and response
  • 7. Sepsis recognition and screening
  • 8. The Sepsis Six and immediate management
  • 9. Escalation to emergency care
  • 10. Paediatric, maternity and other special considerations
  • 11. Emergency equipment and preparedness
  • 12. Documentation, records and duty of candour
  • 13. Roles and responsibilities
  • 14. Training
  • 15. Monitoring, audit and review
  • 16. Related documents
  • 17. Glossary
  • 18. References

Legislation & standards it maps to

  • Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014
  • Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009
  • Health and Social Care Act 2008
  • UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Equality Act 2010
  • Human Rights Act 1998

Who it applies to

All employed, bank, agency, contracted, locum, student and volunteer clinical and reception staff, and any person acting on behalf of [Organisation Name]

How it works

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  2. Download your editable Word file from the link we email you straight away.
  3. Complete the placeholders for your service, then have it approved before use.
  4. Add the optional updates subscription and we keep it current as guidance changes.

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