R9-10-809. Transport; Transfer

A. Except as provided in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure that: 1. A caregiver or employee coordinates the transport and the services provided to the resident; 2. According to policies and procedures: a. An evaluation of the resident is conducted before and after the transport, and b. Information from the resident’s medical record is provided to a receiving health care institution; and 3. Documentation includes: a. If applicable, any communication with an individual at a receiving health care institution; b. The date and time of the transport; and c. If applicable, the name of the caregiver accompanying the resident during a transport. B. Subsection (A) does not apply to: 1. Transportation to a location other than a licensed health care institution, 2. Transportation provided for a resident by the resident or the resident’s representative, 3. Transportation provided by an outside entity that was arranged for a resident by the resident or the resident’s representative, or 4. A transport to another licensed health care institution in an emergency. C. Except for a transfer of a resident due to an emergency, a manager shall ensure that: 1. A caregiver coordinates the transfer and the services provided to the resident; 2. According to policies and procedures: a. An evaluation of the resident is conducted before the transfer; b. Information from the resident’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 caregiver explains risks and benefits of the transfer to the resident or the resident’s representative; and 3. Documentation in the resident’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 caregiver accompanying the resident during a transfer.