R9-10-609. Transfer

Except for a transfer of a patient due to an emergency, an administrator shall ensure that: 1. A personnel member coordinates the transfer and the services provided to the patient; 2. According to policies and procedures: a. An evaluation of the patient is conducted before the transfer; b. Information from the patient’s medical record, including orders that are in effect at the time of the transfer, is provided to a receiving health care institution; and c. A personnel member explains risks and benefits of the transfer to the patient or the patient’s representative; and 3. Documentation in the patient’s medical record includes: a. Communication with an individual at a receiving health care institution; b. The date and time of the transfer; c. The mode of transportation; and d. If applicable, the name of the personnel member accompanying the patient during a transfer.