Observations and Escalation Policy for Adult in Patients
o Paediatric patients in designated paediatric areas - refer to PEWS Escalation o Maternity patients - refer to the Maternity Early Warning Scoring (MEWS) Guideline. o Patients who are on an end of life care plan and no longer require vital signs to be monitored - refer to Last Days of Life For Adults Policy (2018).
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