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STANDARDS: - Patients may be transferred from ICU with the agreement of the Duty Intensivist.
- Patients may be transferred from CCU with the agreement of the Duty Cardiologist or the Medical Registrar who will liaise with the Duty Cardiologist or Specialist Medical Officer.
- A bed in the ward must be available and ward nursing staff notified of impending transfer.
- The patient must be informed of their transfer to the ward. The patients next of kin may be notified if required.
OUTCOMES: The patient will be safely transferred from ICU/CCU to other ward areas. Continuity of medical and nursing care to the patient is maintained.
EQUIPMENT: "C" Cell 02 cylinder fitted with Twin-O-Vac regulator (> _ full)
Oxygen tubing
Hudson mask
Suction tubing
Yankauer sucker
Y suction catheters
Gloves
PROCEDURE: - The patient must be transferred upon the bed occupied, with bed rails up.
- A portable oxygen supply must accompany all transfers.
- Assistance is required from a Wardsman or another member of nursing staff.
- Patient documentation including current medical/nursing notes, X-Rays, old notes and any patient specific equipment must be transferred to the ward.
- Clerical staff at front desk or emergency department (after hours) must be notified of patients transfer.
- Handover of relevant patient information is given to nursing staff on arrival to ward.
Reviewed February 1996
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