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*Sign out patient verbally using IPASS (page appropriate team) and sign transfer summary BEFORE patient leaves the unit  
*Sign out patient verbally using IPASS (page appropriate team) and sign transfer summary BEFORE patient leaves the unit  
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*Reconcile orders BEFORE patient leaves the unit
*Reconcile orders BEFORE patient leaves the unit

Revision as of 20:38, 22 July 2019

General Guidelines

  • Trauma/SICU Attending approval is required for all transfers and downgrades


  • Out of network patients will require a minimum of 24 hours of observation in a non-ICU monitored bed PRIOR to transfer


  • ICU-to-ICU transfers require approval by BOTH service Attendings
    • Contact Laura Santana for all ICU-to-ICU transfers


  • Sign out patient verbally using IPASS (page appropriate team) and sign transfer summary BEFORE patient leaves the unit


  • Reconcile orders BEFORE patient leaves the unit


  • Always remember to sign out patient’s baseline GCS/mental status and systems-based plan