Created by the LTCI for LTC facilities. Based on information provided by the Vancouver Island Health Author ity, including the Transf er
of Clinical Information for Long-term Care 10.3.30PR. (January 2020)
TRANSFERING TO THE ED
A CHEAT SHEET OF STEPS FOR NURSES
QUICK:
ITEMS TO
SEND
1. IH COMPLEX CARE Resident ED Transfer Form (on pink paper)
2. Pink band on resident wrist (with nursing station phone number)
3. Other relevant documentation, including MOST orders.
COMPLETE
on pink paper
The Island Health COMPLEX CARE Resident ED Tr ansfer Form. Include
WHY you’re sending them, and WHEN they can retur n.
WRITE
on the pink band
The phone number the ED nurse can call to reach you directly
for
handover. Place the pink band on the resident’s wrist.
SEND
with ambulance
All copi es of relevant docum entation, including the MOST.
USE
the IDRAW tool
To verbally communicate the resident’s status to the ED Clinical Nurse
Leader / Nurse Clinician.
IF ADMITTED
TO IN-PATIEN T
CARE UNIT
Call the hospital unit daily to discuss resident status and discharge
plans (you ARE allowed to receive updates).
IDRAW
I
D
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A
W
- IDENTIFY PATIENT
- DIAGNOSIS +/OR CURRENT PROBLEMS
- RECENT CHANGES
- ANTICIPATED CHANGES
- WHAT TO WATCH FOR
