Table 1 Differences between BedsidePEWS and other severity of illness scores
(1) | A validated severity of illness score that is better at identifying patients at risk than the retrospective opinion of frontline nurses |
(2) | Complete integration of scoring into routine documentation |
(3) | Explicit care recommendations derived from the opinions of 280 healthcare professionals |
(4) | Nurse-educator developed, provider tested implementation program |
(5) | Pilot evaluation showing improved outcomes without additional resources |