The benefit of this transfer outweighs transport-related risks to the patient (eg, transfer will result in a higher level of care or definitive management of the patient's pathology) | |
An accepting institution and treating physician have been identified and have accepted the patient in transfer | |
This is the optimal time for transfer
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The patient has been stabilized to the extent possible to minimize any transport-related risks
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Mode of transport and appropriate personnel have been determined and the appropriate services contacted (for example, ground versus flight, basic versus advanced life support) | |
Consent is obtained from the patient or proxy regarding reason for transfer and risks involved | |
Paperwork required for transport is completed in keeping with institutional and regional regulations | |
Handoff is given to personnel responsible for interfacility transport | |
Written handoff is sent to the receiving institution and includes:
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Verbal handoff is given to the staff at the receiving institution at the time of transfer; this traditionally includes both nursing and physician handoff |
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