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PROCEDURE CHECKLIST 12
HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND NURSING PRACTICE
Perform Procedures: Transfer
NO. PROCEDURE REMARKS
1. Ensure physician’s order
2. Contact admitting office to arrange for transfer
3. Communicate with transfer unit to determine the best time for
moving the patient
Inform and talk to patient of impending transfer
4.
5. Gather equipment, belongings, and records
Wash hand to prevent transfer of microorganism to
6. new unit
Obtain necessary staff assistance for smooth transfer
7.
Transfer patient to wheelchair unless patient is remaining in
8.
bed for transfer
Cover patient to provide warmth and to avoid exposure
9. during transfer
Notify head nurse when you arrive on the new unit
10.
Introduce and acquaint patient with new roommates
11.
Introduce patient to new staff, especially the nurse who will
12. be caring for the patient that day
13. Give a complete report to staff, using the patient Care
Plan.
- Give information concerning individualized care needs,
- patient problems, progress
- next medications or treatments are due
14. Hand over to staff accordingly with the written transfer
slip
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