Unity tip of the week: Always use Assessments/Fluid Balance to record lying and standing blood pressure NOT free-text

September 16, 2020

This week’s tip of the week comes from Lesley McDonagh, Clinical Lead Nurse Tissue Viability and Falls.

“Always use Assessments/Fluid Balance to record lying and standing blood pressure NOT free-text. Lying and Standing BP can be requested in Requests/Care Plans, which will task Care Compass.”

We are encouraging colleagues at all levels across the Trust to suggest any quick wins or top tips they have for using Unity in their ward, area or department.

All suggestions are welcome so please get in touch! The best suggestions will be featured in our Unity Tip of the Week every Wednesday on Connect.

If you have a tip of the week please send it to swbh.unitytips@nhs.net.