Training activity information
Details
Assess a patient for transfer
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Monitoring requirements, which include ventilation requirements, organ support and infusions
- Contraindications
- Patients clinical stability
- Patient centred care and support
- Other equipment considerations
- Infection status
- SOPs
- Communication with the clinical team
- Patient packaging and dignity
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Appraise transfer requests for critically ill patients, while considering patient stability and equipment requirements at all stages of the transfer. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Discuss and agree a transfer plan with the multi-disciplinary team ensuring the best interests of the patient, and all elements of their care, are considered throughout. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Communicate effectively with the patient, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team at all stages of the process. |