Maternal Early Warning System Implementation Resource Kit
The AIM Maternal Early Warning System Implementation Resource Kit is a collection of best practices to aid in the early recognition of changes in pregnant and postpartum patient’s vital signs and clinical conditions.
The development of the Maternal Early Warning System Implementation Resource Kit was supported by a multidisciplinary working group of subject matter experts and the gracious partnership of the Texas Collaborative for Healthy Mothers and Babies (TCHMB), who had adapted original materials to a Maternal Early Warning Signs System.
Resource Kit Scope and Highlights
- This resource kit is not intended to be a response manual but rather provides background and resources for implementation of unit and facility MEWS protocol.
- This resource kit may particularly benefit clinical units that care for pregnant and postpartum patients, specifically obstetric triage, labor and delivery and antepartum units, as well as postpartum settings of care. However, there may be facility wide utility for application of MEWS to medical-surgical units, intensive care and postoperative settings, as well as emergency departments.
APPENDICES & OTHER RESOURCES
Appendix A
- MEWS Implementation Readiness Assessment
Appendix B
- MEWS Trigger Criteria Example
Appendix C
- MEWS Example Protocol
Appendix D
- Post MEWS Event Assessment Tool
Obstetric Simulation Scenarios for the Emergency Department
Section highlights:
- Six scenarios
- Can be used in any level of fidelity simulation
MEWS or UMWS?
A quick guide on the differences between the Maternal Early Warning System (MEWS) and Urgent Maternal Warning Signs (UMWS).
APPENDICES & OTHER RESOURCES
Appendix A
Section highlights:
- MEWS Implementation Readiness Assessment
Appendix B
Section highlights:
- MEWS Trigger Criteria Example
Appendix C
Section highlights:
- MEWS Example Protocol
Appendix D
Section highlights:
- Post MEWS Event Assessment Tool
Obstetric Simulation Scenarios for the Emergency Department
Section highlights:
- Six scenarios
- Can be used in any level of fidelity simulation
MEWS or UMWS?
A quick guide on the differences between the Maternal Early Warning System (MEWS) and Urgent Maternal Warning Signs (UMWS).
