Vital signs technology implemented at Scottish hospital

The Golden Jubilee National Hospital, in Clydebank, has implemented a new digital system for recording patients’ vital signs.

The KEWS300 system allows clinicians to monitor their condition in near real time, enabling staff to take paperless, digital, recordings of vital signs and observations at the patient’s bedside.

The ability to provide Early Warning Scores ensures that patients are receiving consistent, accurate, and effective treatment throughout their stay.

Cameron Murray, Senior Charge Nurse, said: “As the technology was developed in collaboration with the team here at the Golden Jubilee, it was seamlessly integrated with existing clinical systems. As the system is quicker and more efficient, it increases the accuracy of calculations and improves communication between shifts. It has completely eliminated the need for paper charts and observation sheets in our ward, with our entire team stopping paper recording within just three days of its introduction.

“But the most important aspect of this is the benefit to our patients. Staff have more time to spend with them and it means that deteriorating or at risk patients can be assessed more accurately, with their care being escalated quicker, with appropriate steps and interventions being put in place to help their recovery.”