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).

The purpose of Rapid Detection and Response (RDR) Paediatric Observation Charts is to assist clinicians to recognise early signs of physical deterioration, and take appropriate action, including triggering a review by other clinicians.

Fact Sheet to inform clinical staff about the changes being applied to Paediatric RDR Charts.

Observation Charts using the colour-coded track-and-trigger zones, designed for specific patient population groups and for use in Emergency Departments. View the Chart using the drop-down section below.

In 2014, the Victorian Children’s Tool for Observation and Response (ViCTOR) Charts were developed to support special care nurseries, paediatric units, emergency departments, urgent care centres and recovery units to standardise the record of paediatric vital signs.

Victorian Children’s Tool for Observation and Response (ViCTOR) is a suite of standardised charts and educational resources for use in Victorian health services. These observation charts incorporate age-related vital signs for children across five age groups and are intended for use in paediatric wards and emergency departments.

Revisions to Paediatric Rapid Detection and Response Observation charts (RDR charts) November 2022

Sample of the Rapid Detection and Response (RDR) chart for children aged between 1 and 4 years of age.

All SA Health (non Sunrise EMR) sites with Paediatric patients adopt the revised Paediatric RDR charts on 16 November 2022. (EMR chart equivalent for release in December 2022) . Learn more about the changes to the Paediatric RDR charts, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/RDRcharts, or scan the QR code to watch the narrated presentation.

Observations for all CHSA paediatric patients (admitted or non-admitted) are required to be documented on the relevant age appropriate (MR59) Rapid Detection and Response Paediatric Observation Chart (RDR)