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What is the main goal of the Lake EMS Interfacility Transport Policy?
Who is responsible for initiating safe interfacility patient transfer and selecting the appropriate level of patient transfer?
What are the two types of interfacility transfers available for patient transfer?
When should BLS non-emergent interfacility transfers be utilized?
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What is the appropriate type of interfacility transfer for stable patients that fall within the scope of practice of an EMT-P?
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When should emergency interfacility transfers be utilized?
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Who should be prepared to send appropriate personnel and equipment if patient care required during transport is beyond the scope of practice of the transporting paramedic?
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Who should requests for non-emergency interfacility transports be made to?
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What is the main objective of the Lake EMS Interfacility Transport Policy?
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Who is responsible for selecting the appropriate level of patient transfer?
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What are the two transporting options available for patient transfer?
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What is a BLS non-emergent interfacility transfer appropriate for?
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What is an ALS non-emergent interfacility transfer appropriate for?
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When should emergency interfacility transfers be utilized?
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Who should be prepared to send appropriate personnel and equipment if patient care required during transport is beyond the scope of practice of the transporting paramedic?
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What should be established prior to the interfacility transport?
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What is subject to Lake EMS Quality Improvement review?
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Who should be contacted for requests for non-emergency interfacility transports?
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What does ALS stand for in the Lake EMS Interfacility Transport Policy?
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Study Notes
Lake EMS Interfacility Transport Policy
- The policy aims to maximize patient safety during ambulance transfers between acute care hospitals and other facilities.
- Definitions of key terms include ALS and BLS, hospital personnel, interfacility transport, Lake EMS Clinical Care Guidelines, medical direction, and transfer agreement.
- The sending facility is responsible for initiating safe interfacility patient transfer and selecting the appropriate level of patient transfer.
- Lake EMS is responsible for completing a thorough patient assessment and determining whether the patient meets criteria for either emergent or non-emergent transport.
- Two transporting options are available for patient transfer: non-emergency interfacility transfers and emergency interfacility transfers.
- BLS non-emergent interfacility transfers are appropriate for stable patients who fall within the scope of practice of an EMT-B.
- ALS non-emergent interfacility transfers are appropriate for stable patients that fall within the scope of practice of an EMT-P.
- Emergency interfacility transfers should be utilized for the immediate transfer of patients requiring emergency care not available at the sending facility and where time to definitive care is critical.
- The sending facility should be prepared to send appropriate personnel and equipment if patient care required during transport is beyond the scope of practice of the transporting paramedic.
- The responsibility of medical direction during transport should be established prior to the interfacility transport.
- All interfacility transfers involving Lake EMS crews are subject to Lake EMS Quality Improvement review.
- Requests for non-emergency interfacility transports should be made by contacting the Lake EMS Communications Center.
Lake EMS Interfacility Transport Policy
- The policy aims to maximize patient safety during ambulance transfers between acute care hospitals and other facilities.
- Definitions of key terms include ALS and BLS, hospital personnel, interfacility transport, Lake EMS Clinical Care Guidelines, medical direction, and transfer agreement.
- The sending facility is responsible for initiating safe interfacility patient transfer and selecting the appropriate level of patient transfer.
- Lake EMS is responsible for completing a thorough patient assessment and determining whether the patient meets criteria for either emergent or non-emergent transport.
- Two transporting options are available for patient transfer: non-emergency interfacility transfers and emergency interfacility transfers.
- BLS non-emergent interfacility transfers are appropriate for stable patients who fall within the scope of practice of an EMT-B.
- ALS non-emergent interfacility transfers are appropriate for stable patients that fall within the scope of practice of an EMT-P.
- Emergency interfacility transfers should be utilized for the immediate transfer of patients requiring emergency care not available at the sending facility and where time to definitive care is critical.
- The sending facility should be prepared to send appropriate personnel and equipment if patient care required during transport is beyond the scope of practice of the transporting paramedic.
- The responsibility of medical direction during transport should be established prior to the interfacility transport.
- All interfacility transfers involving Lake EMS crews are subject to Lake EMS Quality Improvement review.
- Requests for non-emergency interfacility transports should be made by contacting the Lake EMS Communications Center.
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Test your knowledge on the Lake EMS Interfacility Transport Policy with this informative quiz! Learn about key terms, patient assessment, transport options, and the responsibilities of both the sending facility and Lake EMS. This quiz is perfect for healthcare professionals who want to ensure the safe and efficient transfer of patients between facilities.
