Identifying the deteriorating patient is a key element in a patient safety programme. But the response to the deteriorating patient is just as important. Managing out-of-hours emergencies can be difficult for on-call staff. Discontinuity of care is an almost universal problem in delivering emergency care.

This is the second webinar in our series exploring the practicalities of using TEPs and addressing doubts and concerns. It will look at the interface between TEPs and ACPs and also the use of DNACPR.

Use of TEPs, ACPs and DNACPR includes:

• Managing Clinical Uncertainty
• Delivering training and education to enhance the use of TEPs
• Using TEPs and ACPs in combination
• Extending the use of TEPs and ACPs
• Digital TEPs and ACPS
• Selecting and applying situations in which TEPs are “mandatory” rather than discretionary
• Accountability: incorporating TEPs into Morbidity and Mortality reviews.
• Accountability: Complaints and Litigation in relation to TEPs

The Webinar will offer an exploration of these questions. The emphasis will be on how rather than why. Participants will be actively encouraged to pose questions as well as offer their experiences of what has worked or not worked in addressing problems. The aim is to provide a forum for exchanging ideas and practical solutions.

SCHEDULE

1:30-1:40 | Introduction | Dr Stephen Friar

1:40-2:10 | Addressing Doubts, Concerns and the Reluctance to use TEPs | Prof. Robin Taylor (NHS Grampian & NHS Borders)

2:10-2:40 | Using TEPs and ReSPECT in combination: the Lanarkshire Experience | Ms Karen Morrow & Dr Jack Fairweather (NHS Lanarkshire)

2:40-3:10 | The National Digital Platform: Connecting TEPs, ReSPECT and Other ACPs to One Another | Mr Alistair Ewing (NHS Education for Scotland)

3:10-3:20 | Coffee Break | Go to sessions on the left of your screen and have a coffee with others!

3:20-3:50 | DNACPR: Current Problems and Future Solutions | Dr Gregor McNeil (NHS Lothian)

3:50-4:30 | Panel Discussion and Questions | Dr Stephen Friar (Moderator) & All