Table 2 Audit results.
| Audit standard | Hospital 1, n (%) | Hospital 2, n (%) | Combined result (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 1: patient discussion | 1 (3.6) | 2 (9.1) | 6 |
| U = 12 (42.9) | U = 11 (50) | U = 66 | |
| Standard 2: relative/carer discussion | 25 (89.3) | 17 (77.3) | 84 |
| U = 1 (3.6) | U = 1 (4.5) | U = 4 | |
| Standard 3: consultant involvement | 28 (100) | 22 (100) | 100 |
| Standard 4: clear dated documentation | 28 (100) | 21 (95.5) | 98 |
| Standard 5: not for CPR written in full | 28 (100) | 10 (45.5) | 76 |
| Standard 6: reasons stated | 28 (100) | 17 (77.3) | 90 |
| Standard 7: decision by senior team member | 27 (96.4) | 18 (81.8) | 90 |
| Standard 8: recorded in nursing notes | 28 (100) | 22 (100) | 100 |
| Standard 9: decision regarding other active treatment | 22 (78.6) | 16 (72.7) | 76 |
| Standard 10: decision reviewed | 4 (14.3) | 7 (31.8) | 22 |
CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
U, patient unable to participate in discussion/relative or carer unable or unavailable to participate in discussion.