The Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standard is one of eight in the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards aims to ensure that acute deterioration in a person’s physical, mental or cognitive condition is recognised promptly and appropriate action is taken.
See also Chapter 10 ‘Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standard’ in the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards User guide for health service organisations providing care for patients with cognitive impairment or at risk of delirium.