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Between the Flags

The Between the Flags (BTF) system is a 'deteriorating patient safety net system' for patients who are cared for in NSW public health facilities. It is designed to assist clinicians to recognise when patients are deteriorating and to respond appropriately when they do.

Overview

SMOC
  • Deteriorating patient safety net system
  • Program elements
  • Links with other programs
  • Evaluation

NSW Health observation charts

observation charts
  • Standard observation charts
  • Emergency Department observation charts

Education

Nurse with patient
  • Education strategy
  • eLearning
  • Supporting resources

Patients, carers and families

Sepsis patients, carers and families
  • What is BTF?
  • How does BTF work?
  • What is REACH?

Frequently asked questions

BTF FAQs
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  • General BTF FAQs
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Publications

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