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Hospital Transfer Policy and Procedure
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Hospital Transfer Policy and Procedure

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Verify patient's details and medical records
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Check the medical necessity for transfer
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Determine the appropriate hospital for transfer
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Cancellation of all pending appointments or procedures at the current hospital
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Inform the receiving hospital about the pending transfer
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Approval: Clinical Advisor
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Liaise with transport service for patient's movement
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Prepare the patient for transfer
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Ensure all documentation and medical records are sent with the patient
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Notify patient's next of kin about transfer
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Approval: Patient's Primary Physician
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Transfer patient to the designated transportation
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Communicate and confirm patient's safe arrival at receiving hospital
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Follow-up with receiving hospital for patient's adjustment
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Review and update patient's medical record in current hospital's system
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Approval: Medical Records Officer
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Conduct debrief with transferring team
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Prepare and submit a detailed report of transfer process
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Approval: Hospital Management
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Archive all documents related to the transfer