The safe care of transporting patients to the operating room and recognizing the possible hazards, in order to prevent injuries to the patient and surgery department personnel. The recommended practices aid in ensuring the transfer and transportation of the patient without tissue injury; avoiding undue physical or emotional discomfort.
Standard of Practice I
It is the responsibility of the HCWs to ensure the safe patient transfer of a patient from a bed to a transportation device.
The specific needs of the patient should be considered when selecting the method of transport. This includes:
A. Need for IV pole(s)
B. Need to transport oxygen tank
C. Mobility of the patient
D. Conscious, semi-conscious or unconscious patient
E. Size of patient
F. Age of patient
G. Determining the physical abilities and state of health of the patient. Knowing the patient’s state of health and abilities will help in the choice of mode of transportation, decrease the possibility of accidents to the patient and hospital personnel, and aid in determining the number of hospital personnel needed to help move the patient .
2. The following parameters should be considered when identifying the mode of transportation to be utilized to promote the safety of the patient and hospital personnel:
A. Wheels can be locked
B. Safety straps available
C. Side rails are high enough
D. Rails on crib are high enough to prevent pediatric patient from falling out
E. IV poles can be easily transferred with the chosen method of transport
F. Shelf or rack is available in order to transport oxygen tank and/or monitoring devices
G. Method of transport is large enough to accommodate size of patient
H. Ability to accommodate positioning needs of the patient
I. Mattress on gurney is held in place
J. Ability to use patient transfer devices
K. Maneuverability of transportation device
L. The transportation device has undergone scheduled inspections, maintenance and repair to ensure proper functioning .
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