Ariz. Admin. Code § 9-10-609

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R9-10-609 - Transfer

Except for a transfer of a patient due to an emergency, an administrator shall ensure that:

1. A personnel member coordinates the transfer and the services provided to the patient;

2. According to policies and procedures:

a. An evaluation of the patient is conducted before the transfer;

b. Information from the patient's medical record, including orders that are in effect at the time of the transfer, is provided to a receiving health care institution; and

c. A personnel member explains risks and benefits of the transfer to the patient or the patient's representative; and

3. Documentation in the patient's medical record includes:

a. Communication with an individual at a receiving health care institution;

b. The date and time of the transfer;

c. The mode of transportation; and

d. If applicable, the name of the personnel member accompanying the patient during a transfer.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-10-609

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 2015, effective October 1, 2013 (Supp. 13-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1409, effective 7/1/2014.