Guideline for the Transfer of Infants Children and Young People 0-16 years Within and Between hospitals excluding NICU CA5117 v6
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Guideline for the Transfer of Infants Children and Young People 0-16 years Within and Between hospitals excluding NICU CA5117 v6 Download
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To reduce the risk of harm to patients during their transfer within hospital.
To ensure that paediatric patients in transition between wards and departments across the trust are suitably escorted and risk to the patient is minimised.
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This guideline has been approved by the Trust's Clinical Guidelines Assessment Panel as an aid to the diagnosis and management of relevant patients and clinical circumstances. Not every patient or situation fits neatly into a standard guideline scenario and the guideline must be interpreted and applied in practice in the light of prevailing clinical circumstances, the diagnostic and treatment options available and the professional judgement, knowledge and expertise of relevant clinicians. It is advised that the rationale for any departure from relevant guidance should be documented in the patient's case notes.The Trust's guidelines are made publicly available as part of the collective endeavour to continuously improve the quality of healthcare through sharing medical experience and knowledge. The Trust accepts no responsibility for any misunderstanding or misapplication of this document.