New 002 - Transferring Client
New 002 - Transferring Client
New 002 - Transferring Client
GENERAL SERVICES
Revision No: 00
Work
PJG-GEN-WIS-002 Effective Date: 01/24/2014
Instruction
TRANSFERRING CLIENT
MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT:
1. Transfer forms
2. Wheelchair / stretcher (optional)
3. Oxygen appliance (optional)
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE/S:
Note: Clients from Delivery Room and EINC do not require Transfer slip
4. Make initial endorsement via telephone to receiving nurse about the needs
Nurse
and other vital information regarding the client’s condition
5. Determine the method of transport (i.e., per wheelchair or stretcher), and the
Nurse, Nursing attendant
need, for other resources for safe transport
6. Assist in transferring the client to a stretcher or wheelchair using proper body
mechanics.
Note: Mother and baby from PACU, DR and EINC are transported together in a
Nurse, Nursing Attendant,
stretcher
Midwife, Transporter
*In case of delay/deference of transfer the nurse shall inform the Admitting
Section
7. Endorse the client to the receiving nurse with complete records/documents. Nurse, Midwife
Approval:
NURSING STANDARD POLICY TEODORA M. PAGTALUNAN MAN, RN PINKY MIRIAM D. CANLAS MAN, RN
AND PROCEDURE COMMITTEE Assistant Chief Nurse Chief Nurse