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What is the main purpose of the 'Handling of Patients Personal Property' procedure?
What is the main purpose of the 'Handling of Patients Personal Property' procedure?
- To set minimum standards for documenting patient care records
- To identify witnesses for handling patient property
- To establish standards for handling a patient’s personal property (correct)
- To outline the steps for transferring patient valuables to hospital staff
In what situation should handling the personal property of a patient be done in the presence of a witness?
In what situation should handling the personal property of a patient be done in the presence of a witness?
- When the patient requests it
- Only when the property is valuable
- When the witness is a family member
- Whenever possible (correct)
What should be done with all removed personal property and valuables?
What should be done with all removed personal property and valuables?
- Documented in the electronic patient care record for future reference
- Kept with the ATCEMS personnel until the patient is discharged
- Returned to the patient's family
- Secured in a safe location and given to hospital staff upon arrival at the receiving facility (correct)
Who should be contacted for investigation/resolution of calls from the public regarding valuables or patient’s personal property?
Who should be contacted for investigation/resolution of calls from the public regarding valuables or patient’s personal property?
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When are ATCEMS personnel required to document handling of patient property or valuables?
When are ATCEMS personnel required to document handling of patient property or valuables?
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Who is preferred as a witness for handling patient property, if possible?
Who is preferred as a witness for handling patient property, if possible?
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