Setting a frequency of observations

The frequency of observations is dictated by the EWS Early Warning Score. A vital signs recording and scoring system used with adult patients. The scoring system is designed to identify and alert appropriate staff in the case of deteriorating patients.. The higher the EWS, the higher the frequency. On a mobile, you can manually increase the frequency, but you can't reduce the frequency below the rate set by the EWS.

Setting a frequency for observations on a mobile

1. From your patient list, select a patient.

2. From Obs & Assessments, select Obs.

3. Select and hold the observation model.

4. Select Set Frequency.

5. Select an option.

   The options you see might be different in your organisation.

Setting a frequency for observations on a desktop

You can’t set a frequency on the desktop.