Planning to ensure the safe transfer of hospital patients.
Transfer of critically ill patients within a hospital is often necessary but can be associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Due to changing roles, nursing staff are commonly finding themselves responsible for transferring patients. This article outlines the issues involved in ensuring patient transfer is undertaken both safely and effectively.
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David
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Lanarkshire NHS Trust.
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