Yellow Envelope
The Yellow Envelope is a simple, highly visible tool used during clinical handover when residents move between aged care facilities and hospitals. It keeps critical information with the resident, improving safety, care quality and continuity.
Breakdowns in communication during transfers can lead to incomplete records, unclear instructions, and serious risks such as falls, new wounds, medication errors, infections, and loss of function. The Yellow Envelope helps close this gap, so nothing important is left behind.
Request or Print Envelopes
Order printed envelopes
Residential aged care services and hospitals in Central Queensland, Wide Bay or Sunshine Coast can request a supply by completing the order form.
Print your own
Download the Yellow Envelope template, print and attach it to any envelope for immediate use.
Outside our region?
Find your local PHN via the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website.
Support Material
Flowcharts: See how the Yellow Envelope supports clinical handover between care settings and providers.
Factsheets: Information for residents and families.
Education presentation: Staff training package to support implementation in your facility.
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