Emergency Response Packs
New Standardised Emergency Response Packs Now Available for Rural and Remote Facilities
The Office of Rural and Remote Health (ORRH) is pleased to announce the availability of standardised Emergency Response Packs (ERPs) primarily for use in Level 1 and 2 rural and remote health facilities across Queensland. The implementation of these ERPs marks a significant step towards enhancing patient safety and ensuring consistent, evidence-based emergency care in our most isolated communities.
The development of the physical ERPs was a result of recommendations following the 2022 review of the RRESS guidelines. The lack of standardised physical packs led to safety concerns from loose or missing items, non-color-coded pockets, and altered contents. The new ERPs help address these concerns by providing a clear, consistent, and comprehensive solution to store emergency response resources consistently and safely.
Benefits of the physical ERPs
- Improved Patient Safety: Color-coded pockets and standardised contents enable quick and easy access to critical items during time-sensitive emergencies.
- Consistency of Care: Standardised packs ensure that clinicians, regardless of their movement between locations, are familiar with the contents and layout, promoting efficient and effective emergency response.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Standardised packs facilitate seamless collaboration between Queensland Health facilities and external partners.
- Comprehensive Contents: The ERPs include all essential items for airway management, breathing support, circulation, and medication administration, as outlined in the RRESS guidelines.
- Colour-Coded Organisation: Clear labelling and colour-coded pockets facilitate rapid identification and retrieval of necessary equipment. Colour-coding is in line with our QAS and RFDS partners.
- Durable and Portable: With durable handles and backpack straps, the packs are designed for rugged use and easy transport.
- Secure Storage: The packs include tab lockable compartments for controlled medications, ensuring compliance and safety.
Ordering Information
We encourage all Level 1 and 2 rural and remote health facilities to take advantage of these new standardised ERPs. For the next month RAPP Australia are coordinating fabrication to reduce cost for production of the bag for services that are ordering them from within Queensland Health.
To order from s4/HANA contact your local supply coordinator to have the Material number mapped to the plant and sloc that you wish to order from. They are available to order on the below material numbers:
| Manufacturer Part Number | Supplier Product Description | Mat | Price (excl. GST) | Desc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50-001-4149-0637 | QLD REMOTE HEALTH AIRWAY - BLUE, EMPTY- 50-001-4149-0637 | 10452582 | $235.00 | KIT:RESUS:AIRWAY:EMPTY:BLU:RRH |
| 50-001-4151-0369 | QLD REMOTE HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE PACK 1 (RESUS) GREEN EM | 10452585 | $699.90 | KIT:RESUS:EMERG RESP:EMPTY:GRN:PK1:RRH |
| 50-001-4152-0386 | QLD REMOTE HEALTH DIAGNOSTICS YELLOW EMPTY | 10452597 | $233.40 | KIT:DIAGNOSTICS:EMPTY:YLW:RRH |
| 50-001-4153-0192 | QLD REMOTE HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE PACK 2 RED EMPTY | 10452609 | $536.30 | KIT:RESUS:EMERG RESP:EMPTY:RED:PK2:RRH |
| 50-001-4154-0369 | QLD REMOTE HEALTH - EYE - GREEN, EMPTY | 10452621 | $190.90 | KIT:EMERG:EYE:EMPTY:GRN:RRH |
| 50-001-4155-0192 | QLD REMOTE HEALTH INTRAVENOUS RED EMPTY | 10452633 | $275.80 | KIT:EMERG:INTRAVENOUS:EMPTY:RED:RRH |
| 50-001-4156-0369 | QLD REMOTE HEALTH - MEDICINES GREEN EMPTY | 10452640 | $339.50 | KIT:EMERG:MEDICINES:EMPTY:GRN:RRH |
| 50-001-4157-0369 | QLD REMOTE HEALTH MISCELLANEOUS GREEN EMPTY | 10452641 | $254.60 | KIT:EMERG:MISC:EMPTY:GRN:RRH |
| 50-001-4159-0192 | QLD REMOTE HEALTH RESPONSE PACK 3 (DIAGNOSTIC & MED) RED EMP | 10452642 | $337.70 | KIT:EMERG RSP:DIAG&MED:EMPTY:GRN:PK3:RR |
For any additional information please contact: RRESS@health.qld.gov.au
*Please note stock is not included with the bags. The bags with stock displayed internally are for reference only.
** All packs are sold separately.