Table 2.

Surgical ward round assessment tool (SWAT) components and grading system

Tasks
Takes history from the patient			Reviews drug chart
Examines the patient			Checks nutrition status
Checks patient is wearing appropriate thromboembolic deterrent stockings			Discusses differential diagnosis
Checks vital signs and fluid charts			Checks wound (if applicable)
Checks blood investigation results			Checks drain (if applicable)
Checks imaging investigation results			Follows infection control protocols

Grading system
Well below expectations	Below expectations	Meets expectations		Above expectations	Well above expectations
1	2	3		4	5
Fails to complete task	Task completed with prompting	Task completed consistent with level		Task completed better then level	Task completed to junior doctor standard