Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges Module 7 Part 2 Flashcards
What is admission in a healthcare setting?
The official entry of a person into a healthcare setting.
What does a transfer involve in healthcare?
Moving a person to another healthcare setting or a new room within the same facility.
What is discharge in a healthcare context?
The official departure of a person from a healthcare setting.
Name three key components involved in admission, transfer, and discharge.
Privacy and confidentiality, effective communication, respect for the patient and their belongings.
What information is gathered during the admission process?
Full name, age, birth date, doctor’s name, Medicare number, and religion.
What is your role when admitting a patient?
Greet and escort the patient, introduce yourself and their roommate, and help with the admission form and initial measurements.
What are the guidelines for measuring weight during admission?
Use a gown or pajamas, ensure the patient voids beforehand, weigh at the same time daily, weekly, or monthly, and use the same scale.
Why might a patient be moved to a new room?
Changes in condition, patient request, roommate issues, or changes in care needs.
What should you do if a patient wants to leave the agency without permission?
Inform the nurse immediately so the nurse or social worker can handle the situation.
What should you do when moving a patient to a new room?
Support and reassure the patient, use good communication skills, introduce them to new staff and roommates, and wish them well.
