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MAHADI ISMAIL

PENOLONG PEGAWAI PERUBATAN U9

UNIT KESIHATAN PRIMER

PEJABAT KESIHATAN DAERAH DUNGUN

PATIENT TRANSFER IN AMBULANCE :

PREPARATION AND SAFETY

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CONTENT

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3.

5. SAFETY FOR ALL

1. KEY TAKEAWAYS

4. PREPARATION FOR PATIENT

TRANSFER

6. CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION

CATEGORIES OF TRANSFER

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1.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

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Learn the essential steps for safe and efficient patient transfer in ambulances

Understand the importance of preparation before transferring a patient

Explore best practices in ensuring patient safety during transit

2. KEY TAKEAWAYS

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2. INTRODUCTION

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2. INTRODUCTION

  • Patients are transported to alternate healthcare facilities to obtain additional care that is not available at the existing facility.

  • Basis of Referral
    • Step up Care ( Better Expertise)
    • Same Level Care (Temporary lack of Resources)
    • Step Down Care (For Continuation, Referral Back After Stabilization)

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WHY ITS IMPORTANT?

  • Ensuring the safe and timely transportation and enroute care of patients requiring emergency transfers to other facilities(effected as soon as possible, so as not to further compromise the patient’s outcome)

2. INTRODUCTION

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3. CATEGORIES OF TRANSFER

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3. CATEGORIES OF TRANSFER

INTRAHOSPITAL TRANSPORT

Transport of a patient from one location to another within the hospital / facility

Transport of a patient between hospitals/ Facility

Transport of a patient from a non-medical site to

the nearest available or designated hospital/ Facility

INTERHOSPITAL TRANSPORT

PREHOSPITAL TRANSPORT

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4. PREPARATION FOR

PATIENT TRANSFER

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4.1 Procedure &

Protocol

4. PREPARATION FOR PATIENT TRANSFER

4.2 Staffing

4.3 Equipment

4.4 Pharmalogical

Agents

4.5 Monitoring

4.6 Pre Departure

Procedures

4.7 Patient Packaging &

Loading

4.8 Care During

Transportation

4.9 Arrival

Procedure

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Decision Making

- Decision to Transfer

4.1 PROCEDURE AND PROTOCOL

Coordination & Communication

- Patient Condition & Management

Responsibility

  • Care of patient and safety during transport
  • Handover

Documentation

- Clinical Record

-Patient Clinical status, medical condition. Therapy given

4. PREPARATION FOR PATIENT TRANSFER

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4.2 STAFFING

4. PREPARATION FOR PATIENT TRANSFER

The transport team should be selected based on the clinical

requirements of the patient.

There should be at least one member of the transport team who

is trained to initiate the emergency intervention.

There should be a minimum of two transport team members

at the patient compartment of the transport vehicle for the

purpose of monitoring and intervention.

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  • According to Patient Condition, Level of Monitoring, Level of Therapeutic intervention
  • All equipment needs to be properly calibrated, maintained and regularly checked.
  • All equipment should incorporate audible and visual alarms.
  • Should be adequately Restrained
  • Monitoring and infusion devices should be kept in

areas visible

  • Patient stretchers should be adequately secured
  • within the transport vehicle.

EQUIPMENT SELECTION

EQUIPMENT HANDLING DURING TRANSPORT

4.3 EQUIPMENT

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4. PREPARATION FOR PATIENT TRANSFER

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4.4. PHARMACOLOGICAL AGENTS

4. PREPARATION FOR PATIENT TRANSFER

Pharmacological agents necessary to manage patient’s specific clinical

condition

anticipated deterioration and acute life-threatening

medical emergencies will need to be brought along.

Include : Cardiac arrest, Hypotension, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Pulmonary oedema, Anaphylaxis etc

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4.5 MONITORING

4. PREPARATION FOR PATIENT TRANSFER

Documentation of monitoring is recommended at 15-minute

interval, or shorter when clinically appropriate

Direct observation

Continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring

- Non-invasive blood pressure, Heart rate, Respiratory rate, Oxygen saturation (SpO2), End-tidal CO2

Constant direct observation of patient by medical personnel

is essential during transport.

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4.6 PRE- DEPARTURE PROCEDURES

4. PREPARATION FOR PATIENT TRANSFER

The transport team must be free from other duties upon activation.

The receiving person or staff at the destination must be

notified, and the arrival time must be clearly understood.

All pieces of equipment must be checked, and notes and

imaging films gathered using a check-list method.

A best route should be planned. Lifts should be secured or

reserved beforehand.

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The patient must be reassessed at all steps of movement such

as after transfer to stretcher, and loading into ambulance

before transport begins.

4.7 PATIENT PACKAGING AND LOADING

Example of a brief check on the patient

4. PREPARATION FOR PATIENT TRANSFER

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The status of the patient must be checked at regular intervals.

Any change in the patient’s condition, unexpected event, or critical incident, must be acted upon immediately.

4.8 CARE DURING TRANSPORT

4. PREPARATION FOR PATIENT TRANSFER

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On arrival at the destination, the patient will need to be received at a designated area where

handover of clinical care can be done.

The transport staff must remain with the patient until an appropriate handover has been done.

4.9 ARRIVAL PROCEDURE

4. PREPARATION FOR PATIENT TRANSFER

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5. SAFETY FOR ALL

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Make sure patient condition is stable

Use of Patients transfer tools (If Needed)

  • Patslide
  • Spinal Board

Kesemua Senarai Semak rujukan kes telah dipatuhi

Ensuring effective treatment

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5. SAFETY FOR ALL

5.1 TRANSFER OF PATIENT FROM BED TO STRETCHER

STREP

-Ambulance strap, Portable strap, Spider Strap, Dilekatkan pada stretcher

Transferring patient accordingly, Weight, Body Mechanic, Patient and staff safety

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Kesemua Senarai Semak rujukan kes telah dipatuhi

Ensuring effective treatment

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Checklist rujukan kes�Surat Pekeliling Rujukan Pengarah Kesihatan Malaysia Bil.2/2009

AMBULANCE PASSENGER INDEMNITY FORM

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Ensuring effective treatment

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5. SAFETY FOR ALL

5.1 TRANSFER OF PATIENT FROM BED TO STRETCHER

PAT SLIDE –Medical patient

SPINAL BOARD – Trauma Patient

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Ensuring effective treatment

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5. SAFETY FOR ALL

STRAPPING

WHEN?

When patient ready to transport in stretcher

WHY?

- Allow quality care and safe transport

- Prevent any injuries on the way

HOW?

- Comfort position

- The supine position

-Appropriate position to maintain airway and prevent aspiration

- Strap on strecher

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EQUIPMENT POSITION

  • STRETCHER

- Equipment such as cardiac monitor with BP must be attach on stretcher over RT sided to allow stretcher get thru ambulance smooth

- Try to avoid placing things on Patient

  • IN AMBULANCE

- Place the equipment in a safe area/ zone without interfere with the treatment process.

- Place in the area that easy to access.

5. SAFETY FOR ALL

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Ensuring effective treatment

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0

5. SAFETY FOR ALL

DEMONSTRATION

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Ensuring effective treatment

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5. SAFETY FOR ALL

STAFF SAFETY

Make sure staff in a safe position.

Strapping Escort staff on chair.

Double check all document

To Access patient condition

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Ensuring effective treatment

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AMBULANCE DEPARTING

BEFORE TRANSPORTATION�- Communicate with team, and MECC

- Make sure team safe.

- Monitoring and reassess patient

ON TRANPORTATION

- Continous monitoring and reassess pt regularly

- Talk with patient to reaccess vital sign and GCS

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Ensuring effective treatment

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AMBULANCE DEPARTING

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Ensuring effective treatment

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5. SAFETY FOR ALL

AMBULANCE AT LOCATION

- Reassess patient

  • Passover to receiving hospital/ facility – diagnosis,

patient condition ( current vital sign)- documentation

with sign/cop receiving staff

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6. CONCLUSION

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6. CONCLUSION

Communicate effectively with both the receiving team and within the ambulance crew to ensure a smooth transfer process.

Prepare in advance to ensure the safety of both the patient and the healthcare providers.

Utilize appropriate equipment to facilitate safe and efficient patient movement.

Prioritize patient monitoring and adjust care as necessary throughout transport.

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REFERENCES

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