Table 1

Definitions of terminologies

Definitions
Dashboard	Electronic analytics tool to monitor key performance indicators by displaying outcomes, progress, deficiencies in an organisation13 16
Automated monitoring	Integration of patients routine monitoring and EHRs by transmitting measurements directly from monitoring machine to patients’ charts and continuously calculating and updating NEWS2.38 39
Electronic Prescribing for Medicine Administration	Electronic system to facilitate the communication of a prescription, aiding the choice, administration, and supply of a medicine through decision support.40
Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation tool	A communication tool including, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation; for structuring conversations between doctors and nurses about situations requiring attention41
Sepsis 6	A structured care bundle for patients with sepsis including blood cultures, check full blood count and lactate, intravenous fluid challenge, intravenous antibiotics, monitor urine output and give oxygen.42