Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust rolls out children's observation system

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has replaced the traditional paper charts on the paediatric unit at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and in the emergency departments at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and PRH.

© Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

© Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

The upgrade enables staff to record vital observations, such as heart and respiratory rates, temperature and blood pressure, on iPads that will show, in real time, when a child's health is deteriorating.

The system, called Paediatric Vitals, records vital signs using the National Paediatric Early Warning System to ensure a standard approach of tracking children's deterioration.

In addition, clinicians will be able to instantly access charts with real time information from any of the devices within the trust. This enhances patient safety by ensuring more accurate and timely monitoring, which supports early detection and intervention for patients who are at risk.

Julie Plant, divisional director of nursing for women and children's services, said: 'We are one of the first hospitals to use the digital system and this is one of the many steps we are taking to improving the quality of care to our children and young people, and indeed, to support their parents and carers at a time when they are most anxious. 

'Staff have worked very hard to ensure the new system was launched smoothly, with minimal disruption and with the involvement of the children, young people and families.'

The rollout of Paediatric Vitals is one of several digital systems being launched as part of the trust's ongoing large-scale digital transformation programme.

AI-powered respiratory diagnostics set to transform NHS lung care

AI-powered respiratory diagnostics set to transform NHS lung care

By Liz Wells 31 March 2025

The NHS is to introduce N-Tidal Diagnose, an AI-powered test that is set to transform the way serious lung conditions are detected and managed, from April 20...

Trust secures £6m solar energy funding for three hospitals

By Lee Peart 31 March 2025

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has secured £6m in Government funding to install solar panels and energy storage systems across three hospitals.

Pharmacies to launch new services under record funding deal

By Liz Wells 31 March 2025

DHSC has agreed a new funding deal with Community Pharmacy England worth an extra £617m over two years after a six-week consultation.


Popular articles by Liz Wells