| Summary |
This policy addresses the requirements for early recognition of acute physiological deterioration and clinical escalation, including Medical Emergency Response (MER) for adult, maternity, newborn and paediatric patients, inclusive of mental health inpatients and aged care residents within WACHS healthcare facilities. Where a MER is required outside the health campus, ambulance assistance is to be sought by dialling 000 (WACHS staff may be first responders).
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