Section R9-10-609. Transfer

Except for a transfer of a patient due to an emergency, an adminis- trator shall ensure that:

1.        A personnel member coordinates the transfer and the ser- vices provided to the patient;

2.        According to policies and procedures:

a.         An evaluation of the patient is conducted before the transfer;

b.        Information from the patient’s medical record, including orders that are in effect at the time of the transfer, is provided to a receiving health care insti- tution; and

c.         A personnel member explains risks and benefits of the transfer to the patient or the patient’s representa- tive; and

3.        Documentation in the patient’s medical record includes:

a.         Communication with an individual at a receiving health care institution;

b.        The date and time of the transfer;

c.         The mode of transportation; and

d.        If applicable, the name of the personnel member accompanying the patient during a transfer.

Historical Note

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 2015, effective October 1, 2013 (Supp. 13-2). R9-10-609 renumbered to R9-10-610; new Section R9-10-609 renumbered from R9-10-608 and amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1409, pursuant to Laws 2013,

Ch. 10, § 13; effective July 1, 2014 (Supp. 14-2).