Keeping you safe

Observation

During the admission, all young people will be observed and monitored by the team. Some young people will have more enhanced level of observation than others depending on individual risks and needs. The team refer to the EPUT Observation and Engagement Policy and this will be referred to as level 1, 2, 3 or 4 observations.

• Level 1 - staff to observe patient once in every one hour
• Level 2 - staff to observe patient 4 times in every one hour at intermittent intervals
• Level 3 –staff to observe patient within eyesight at all times
• Level 4- staff to observe patient within arm’s length distance at all times

Oxevisison

Oxevision is a new technology that includes a regulated medical device which incorporates an infrared sensitive camera.

It helps staff visually confirm a patient is safe - and measure their pulse and breathing rate - without disturbing their sleep.

It can also provide other safety features that alert staff if a patient is putting themselves and significant harm to themselves.