Rapid Detection and Response (RDR) Observation Charts
The purpose of Rapid Detection and Response (RDR) Observation Charts is to assist clinicians to recognise early signs of physiological deterioration, and take appropriate action, which may include triggering a review by other clinicians.
Rapid Detection and Response (RDR) Observation charts were introduced throughout SA Health in 2012/2013.
Changes to Paediatric RDR Observation charts
Launch 16 November 2022
A revised set of paediatric RDR Observation Charts will be implemented in all non-Sunrise EMR hospitals where paediatric patients are cared for. The electronic equivalent will follow at Sunrise EMR hospitals in December 2022.
Watch the video below for an in depth look at the changes to the Paediatric RDR Observation Charts.
Paediatric RDR Observation Charts - samples
(2022 update)
- 0-3 months (MR59B) — RDR Paediatric Observation Chart (MR59B) (PDF 1MB)
- 3 months to 1 year (MR59C) — RDR Paediatric Observation Chart (PDF 1MB)
- 1 to 4 years (MR59D) — RDR Paediatric Observation Chart (PDF 1MB)
- 5 to 11 years (MR59E) — RDR Paediatric Observation Chart (PDF 1MB)
- 12 -17 years (MR59F) — RDR Paediatric Observation Chart (PDF 1MB)
Education resources for Paediatric RDR Charts (MR59B, 59C, 59D, 59E and 59F)
(2022 update)
- Fact sheet — Revisions to Paediatric RDR Observation charts 2022 (PDF 1MB)
- Full Presentation – Revisions to Paediatric RDR Observation charts 2022 (PPT 5.1MB)
- Summary Presentation – Revisions to Paediatric RDR Observation charts 2022 (PPT 5MB)
- Poster - Paediatric RDR Chart changes (MR59B-F) on 16 November (PDF 815KB)
Neonate observation charts - samples
Adult observation charts — samples
- Adults (MR59A) (PDF 267)
- Emergency Department (MR59A-ED) (PDF 348KB)
- Maternal 20 weeks gestation to 6 weeks postpartum (MR59G) (PDF 111KB)
Education resources for Adult RDR Chart (MR59A)
(2020 update)
- Fact sheet showing recent adult RDR chart changes (PDF 208KB)
- Power point presentation for 2020 Adult RDR chart update (PPT 977KB)
- Poster – Implementation of revised Adult RDR chart (MR59A) on 24 August 2020 (PDF 134KB)
Education resources for Emergency Department RDR Chart (MR59A-ED)
(2020 update)
- Fact sheet showing recent Emergency Department RDR chart changes (PDF 411KB)
- Power point presentation for 2020 Emergency Adult RDR chart update (PPT 977KB)
- Poster – Implementation of revised Adult RDR ED chart (MR59A – ED) on 24 August 2020 (PDF 107KB)
Contact
Clinical Governance Unit
Email:
Health.DHWClinicalGovernanceEnquiries@sa.gov.au