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.
- The Adult RDR Observation charts were reviewed and updated in 2020.
- The set of Paediatric RDR Observation charts were reviewed and updated in November 2022.
- The Neonatal RDR Observation chart – Special Care Nursery/Special Care Baby Unit, was introduced in July 2024.
- All SA Health RDR Observation charts are available electronically in Sunrise Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
RDR Observation charts
Adult observation charts — samples (2020 update)
- Adults (MR59A) (PDF 267)
- Emergency Department (MR59A-ED) (PDF 348KB)
- Maternal 20 weeks gestation to 6 weeks postpartum (FROM MR59G) (PDF 111KB)
Paediatric observation charts – samples (2022 update)
- 0-3 months (MR59B) (PDF 1MB)
- 3 months to 1 year (MR59C) (PDF 1MB)
- 1 to 4 years (MR59D) (PDF 1MB)
- 5 to 11 years (MR59E) (PDF 1MB)
- 12 to 17 years (MR59F) (PDF 1MB)
Neonate observation charts - samples
- 0 to 7 days - standard newborn (MR59J (PDF 61KB)
- Neonatal - Special Care Nursery/ Special Care Baby Unit (MR59L) Introduced July 2024 (PDF 948KB)
Education resources
Paediatric RDR Charts (MR59B, 59C, 59D, 59E, and 59F) 2022 update
- Factsheet — 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 2022 (PDF 815KB)
Watch the video below for more information explaining the November 2022 changes to the Paediatric RDR Observation Charts.
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 ofrevised Adult RDR chart (MR59A) on 24 August 2020 (PDF 134KB)
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
Safety and Quality Unit
Email: Health.DHWClinicalGovernanceEnquiries@sa.gov.au