Transcription of Patient Transfer Policy Version4
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Patient Transfer Policy Ratified Date1st October 2013 Ratified By: Sam Foster Chief Nurse Review Date: 30th June 2014 Accountable Directorate: Nursing Directorate Corresponding Authors: Ruth Spedding, Jo Richmond, Tara Hughes, Sarah Quinton Policy Statement: This Policy supports the safe Transfer of adults and children across HEFT Key Points: Transfer of patients between wards, specialist units and other hospitals. The purpose of this Policy is to provide clear guidance and instruction to staff with regard to the permanent Transfer of adult and paediatric patients into, out of, and within the Trust sites. Each type of Patient Transfer is now outlined with a specific SOP All patients being transferred must have an up to date assessment of any physical or mental capacity risks All patients being transferred must have a current MEWS/PEWS score and a treatment management plan. Verbal Handover of patients must be backed up with the appropriate Trust SBAR Transfer form.
Transfer of patients between wards, specialist units and other hospitals. ... The use of standard operating procedure for each type of transfer Paper Copies of This Document ... Attachment 4: Launch and Implementation Plan 34. Patient Transfer Policy ( Permanent) v4.0 6
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