The document outlines the procedures for admitting, transferring, and discharging patients from a healthcare facility. It describes preparing equipment and documentation, assessing the patient, explaining the process, and ensuring continuity of care. Key steps include collecting patient information and belongings, notifying relevant departments, explaining any treatment plans or home care needs, and ensuring complete documentation. The goal is to make patients comfortable, acquire necessary information, and smoothly coordinate their care both within and between facilities.
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Admission process of client in hospital
- types of admission
- process of admission
- preparation of unit
- tranfer procedure
- role of nurse in admission
For those of you who want to get a head start on the chartsmart, these are the applicable slides. Also, Brenda has a sheet of "Descriptive Terms" that you will want for that project. She handed it out to a few people the other day who wanted to get a head start on the charting assignment.
Basics of nursing initial assessment needed to be done when a patient is received in the department. Done by the registered nurse, initial assessment is the basis on which further care is planned.
The retarded development of nursing and nursing profession seems to be mainly due to the fact that no serious thought has been given to this discipline.
Few would disagree that nursing is one of the most underrated professions in modern times. Being a nurse isn’t easy. In fact, it is a field that can be extremely demanding and even unforgiving to those who pursue it. Being around the ailing and the frazzled for long hours and dealing with them patiently day after day can be challenging, to say the least.
Admission process of client in hospital
- types of admission
- process of admission
- preparation of unit
- tranfer procedure
- role of nurse in admission
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Dr. Michel Dumontier is the Distinguished Professor of Data Science at Maastricht University, founder and executive director of the Institute of Data Science, and co-founder of the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) data principles. His research explores socio-technological approaches for responsible discovery science, which includes collaborative multi-modal knowledge graphs, privacy-preserving distributed data mining, and AI methods for drug discovery and personalized medicine. His work is supported through the Dutch National Research Agenda, the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research, Horizon Europe, the European Open Science Cloud, the US National Institutes of Health, and a Marie-Curie Innovative Training Network. He is the editor-in-chief for the journal Data Science and is internationally recognized for his contributions in bioinformatics, biomedical informatics, and semantic technologies including ontologies and linked data.
1. PATIENT ADMISSION – NURSING PROCEDURE
Patient admission, hospital stays and discharges follow an established procedure, i.e. planned
nursing activities. For patients requiring long-term care and repeated hospitalization, the
activities must be coordinated so that the nursing care is continuous. The specific medical
treatment prescribed by the doctor, and the nursing regime followed by the nurse, are
administered by the nurse in order to meet patient needs. The nurse monitors patient
responses throughout the stay.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Admission to the nursing unit prepares the patient for his stay in the health care facility.
Whether the admission is scheduled or follows emergency treatment.
Definition
Admission is defined as allowing a patient to stay in hospital for observation,
investigation, treatment and care
Admission is the entry of a patient into a hospital/ward for therapeutic or
diagnostic purposes
Purpose
To establish guidelines regarding admission of patients
To make the patient feel welcome, comfortable and at ease
To acquire vital information regarding the patient
To assess the patient from which the nursing care plan can be initiated and
implemented
Principle Involved
Sudden change or strangeness on the environment produces fear and anxiety
Entering the hospital is a threat to one’s personal identity
People have diversity of habits and modes of behavior
Illness can be novel experience for the patient and bring stress on his physical
and mental health.
GeneralInstructions
To receive the patient and help him to adjust to the hospital environment
To welcome and establish a positive initial relationship with the patient and
relatives
To obtain the needed identifying data concerning the patient
To provide immediate care, safety and comfort
To collaborate with patient in planning and providing comprehensive care
To observe, report signs and symptoms and general condition of the patient
To secure safety of the patient and his belongings.
Types of Admission
Emergencyadmission: means the patient are admitted in acute
conditions requiring immediate treatment, e.g. patient with accidents
poisoning, burns and heart attacks.
2. Routine admission: the patients are admitted for investigation and
medical or surgical treatment is given accordingly, e.g. patients with
hypertension, diabetes and bronchitis.
Equipment
Gown, personal property form, valuables envelope, admission form, nursing assessment
form, thermometer, emesis basin, bedpan or urinal, bath basin, water pitcher, cup, and tray,
urine specimen container, if needed. An admission pack usually contains soap, comb,
toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, water pitcher, cup, tray, lotion, facial tissues, and
thermometer. An admission pack helps prevent cross-contamination and increases nursing
efficiency
Preparationof Equipment
Obtain a gown and an admission pack
Position the bed as the patient’s condition requires. If the patient is
ambulatory, place the bed in the low position; if he is arriving on a stretcher,
place the bed in the high position
Fold down the top linens
Prepare any emergency or special equipment, such as oxygen or suction, as
needed.
Preparationof the Patient
Greet the patient and his relatives and introduce yourself to them
Receive the patient cordially and seat comfortable
Introduce him to other person in the ward
Complete the admission record
Collect history and carry out simple physical examination
Carry out the prescribed treatment and keep a record
Help the patient to maintain personal hygiene and change into hospital clothes
Orient the patient to the ward-toilet bath room, drinking water supply, nurse’s
station and treatment room
Hand over the patients valuable to his relatives
Issue visitor pass
Encourage patient to take hospital diet especially when therapeutic diet is
ordered
Obtain local address or telephone number, relatives lodge room and document
in admission record
Procedure
Adjust the room lights, temperature and ventilation
Make sure all equipment is in working order prior to the patient’s admission
Admitting the adult patient
Speak slowly and clearly, greet the patient by his proper name, and introduce
yourself and any staff present
3. Compare the name and number on the patient’s identification bracelet with
that listed on the admission form. Verify the name and its spelling with the
patient. Notify the admission office of any corrections
Quickly review the admission form and the physician’s orders. Note the
reason for admission, any restrictions on activity or diet, and any orders for
diagnostic tests requiring specimen collection
Escort the patient to his room and, if he is not in great distress, introduce him
to his roommate. Then wash your hands, and help him change into a gown or
pajamas; if the patient is sharing a room, provide privacy
Take and record the patient’s vital signs and collect specimens if ordered.
Measure his height and weight if possible. If he cannot stand, use a chair or
bed scale and ask him his height. Knowing the patient’s height and weight is
important for planning treatment and diet and for calculating medication and
anesthetic dosages
Show the patient how to use the equipment in his room. Be sure to include the
call system, bed controls, TV controls, telephone and lights
Explain the routine at your health care facility. Mention when to expect meals,
vital sign checks and medications. Review visiting hours and any restrictions
Take a complete patient history. Include all previous hospitalizations illnesses,
and surgeries; current drug therapy; and food or drug allergies. Ask the patient
to tell you why he came to the facility. Record the answers (in the patient’s
own words) as the chief complaint. Follow up with a physical assessment,
emphasizing complaints. Record any wounds, marks, bruises or discoloration
on the nursing assessment form
After assessing the patient, inform him of any tests that have been ordered and
when they are scheduled. Describe what he should expect
Before leaving the patient’s room, make sure he is comfortable and safe.
Adjust his bed, and place the call button and other equipment (such as water
pitcher and cup, emesis basin, and facial tissues) within easy reach. Raise the
side rails.
Documentation
After leaving the patient’s room, complete the nursing assessment form or your notes, as
required. The completed from should include the patient’s vital signs, height, weight,
allergies, and drug and health history; a list of his belongings and those sent home with
family members; the results of your physical assessment; and a record of specimens collected
for laboratory tests.
TRANSFER PROCEDURE
The patient is usually hospitalized in the same department from which they are discharged.
The health condition changes in some patients so much that they are transferred and treated
by another department or another treatment unit of the same or different department or in the
same or another healthcare facility
Definition
Transfer is defined as preparing patient, completing necessary records and shifting patient to
another department within the hospital or to another hospital/home
4. Transfer/referral is the preparation of a patient and the referral records to shift the patient to
other department within the hospital or to another hospital
Purpose
To obtain necessary diagnostic tests and procedure
To provide treatment and nursing care
To provide specialized care
To place most appropriate utilization or available personnel and services
To match intensity of nursing care based on patients level of needs and
problems
Preparation
An explanation of the transfer to the patient and his family
Discussion of the patient’s condition and care plan with the staff at the
receiving unit or facility
Arrangements of transportation, if necessary
Types of Transferof the Patient
Internal transfer: to transfer the patient in a unit that provides special care or
care suited to his needs, e.g. from general ward to ICU
External transfer: to transfer the patient from one hospital to other hospital for
the purpose of special care, e.g. from general hospital to specialized hospital –
cancer centre
Preliminary Assessment
Assess the method for transport, inform receiving nurse
Maintain patient’s physical well being during transport to new nursing unit
Provide verbal report about patient’s condition to the receiving unit nurse
Be sure all documentation including care plan is completed
Assist patient’s arrival to the new unit
Announce patient’s arrival to the new unit
Transport patient to a new room and assist in transfer to bed
Hand over to receiving nurse
Equipment
Wheelchair/stretcher
Identification labels
Patients belongings
X-rays, investigation reports, patient record and file
Preliminary Assessment
Check the doctor’s order for transfer of patient
Inform the patient and relatives
Inform to the ward sister where the patient needs to be transferred
Check the chart for complete recording of vital signs, nursing care and
treatment given
Collect patient’s X-ray, medicine and other belongings
Cancel the hospital diet or transfer
Assist the relatives to collect other belongings
Make arrangement to settle the due bills if going to another hospital
5. Record time, mode of transfer and general condition of the patient
Assist in transferring risk patient to wheelchair/stretcher and accompany
patient to new area
Handover patient documents, belongings and report verbally to the incharge
nurse/and sister
Collect the ward articles
Inform to the concern person/department regarding transfer of the patient
Clean unit thoroughly and keep ready for next patient
Procedure
Explain the transfer to the patient and his family. If the patient is anxious
about the transfer or his condition precludes patient teaching, be sure to
explain the reason for the transfer to his family members especially if the
transfer is the result of a serious change in the patient’s condition. Assess his
physical condition to determine the means of transfer, such as a wheelchair or
a stretcher
Using the admissions inventory of belongings as a checklist, collect the
patient’s property. Be sure to check the entire room, including the closet,
bedside stand, over bed table, and bathroom
Gather the patient’s medications from the cart and the refrigerator. If the
patient is being transferred to another unit, send the medications to the
receiving unit; if he is being transferred to another facility, return them to the
pharmacy
Notify the business office and other appropriate departments of the transfer
Have a staff person notify the dietary department, the pharmacy, and the
facility telephone operator about the transfer (if within the facility)
Contact the nursing staff on the receiving unit about the patient’s condition
and drug regiment and review the patient’s nursing care plan with them to
ensure continuity of care
Transferto an Extended-Care Facility
Make sure the patient’s physician has written the transfer order on his chart
and has completed the special transfer form. This form should include the
patient’s diagnosis, care summary, drug regimen, and special care instructions,
such as diet and physical therapy
Complete the nursing summary, including the patient’s assessment, progress,
required nursing treatments, and special needs, to ensure continuity of care
Keep one copy of the transfer form and the nursing summary with the
patient’s chart, and forward the other copies to the receiving facility
Transferto an Acute-Care Facility
Make sure the physicians have written the transfer order on the patient’s chart
ad has completed the transfer form as discussed above. Then complete the
nursing summary
Depending on the physician’s instructions, send one copy of the transfer form
and nursing summary and photocopies of pertinent excerpts from the patient’s
chart such as laboratory test and X-ray results, patient history and physical
progress notes, and record of vital signs to the receiving facility with the
patient
Special considerations:if the patient requires an ambulance to take him to another
facility, arrange transportation with the social services department.
6. DocumentationRecord the time and date of transfer, the patient’s condition during
transfer, the name of the receiving unit or facility, and the means of transportation
DISCHARGE PROCEDURE
Effective discharge requires careful planning and continuing assessment of the patient’s
needs during his hospitalization. Ideally, discharge planning begins shortly after admission.
Purpose
To ensure continuity of care to patient after discharge
To assist patient to complete hospital formalities before returning home
To assist patient to return to a state of optimal independent living
To assist the patient in discharge process
To acknowledge patients right in deciding to leave hospital
Reasonsfor Discharge
Cured
Transfer to other hospital
Discharged at request
Discharged against medical advice
Death
Equipment
Wheelchair, unless the patient leaves by ambulance, patient’s chart, patient instruction sheet,
discharge summary sheet, plastic bag or patient’s suitcase for personal belongings
GeneralInstruction
Prepare patient and family during hospitalization with adequate information in relation to
probable date of discharge, approximate in patient bill and relevant home care
Departments to be informed
Drug return to pharmacy department
Diet cancellation
Oxygen/ventilator charges summary
Accounts department
Billing section
Preliminary Assessment
Check doctor’s written orders for discharge
Inform patient and relatives about discharge
Document relevant discharge information
Make sure all the fees are included such as special investigations, special
matters or devices, doctors or surgeon’s fees and narcotic drug used (if any)
Obtain discharge prescription after retaining the medicines to be continued for
that day and after discharge. Send all other continued for that day and after
discharge. Send all other medicines for refunding (include ward replacement)
Send chart to billing section with relevant information
One bill is ready and chart is received back in ward, ensure that bill is settled.
Check the cashier’s signature in the discharge bill
Help the patient to obtain discharge summary, medical certificate and drugs
7. Ensure that patient is instructed regarding medication follow up, outpatient
visit, etc
Accompany the patient up to transport near exit gate
Procedure
Before the day of discharge, inform the patient’s family of the time and date of
discharge
Obtain a written discharge order from the physician. If the patient discharges
himself against medical advice, obtain the appropriate form
If the patient requires home medical care, confirm arrangements with the
appropriate facility department or community agency
On the day of discharge, review the patient’s discharge care plan (initiated on
admission and modified during his hospitalization) with the patient and his
family. List prescribed drugs on the patient instruction sheet along with the
dosage, prescribed time schedule, and adverse reactions that he should report
to the physician. Ensure that the drug schedule is consistent with the patient’s
lifestyle to prevent improper administration and to promote patient compliance
Review procedures the patient or his family will perform at home. If
necessary, demonstrate these procedures, provide written instructions, and
check performance with a return demonstration
List dietary and activity instructions, if applicable, on the patient instruction
sheet and review the reasons for them
Check with the physician about the patient’s next office appointment; if the
physician hasn’t yet done so, inform the patient of the date, time and location
Retrieve the patient’s valuables from the facility’s safe and review each item
with him. Then obtain the patient’s signature to verify receipt of his valuables
Obtain from the pharmacy any drugs the patient brought with him
If appropriate, take and record the patient’s vital signs on the discharge
summary form. Notify the physician if any signs are abnormal such as an
elevated temperature
Help the patient get dressed if necessary
Collect the patient’s personal belongings from his room
After checking the room for misplaced belongings, help the patient into the
wheelchair, and escort him to the exit; if the patient is leaving by ambulance,
help him onto the litter
After the patient has left the area, strip the bed linens and notify the
housekeeping staff that the room is ready for terminal cleaning
Special Considerations
Whenever possible, involve the patient’s family in discharge planning so they
can better understand and perform patient care procedures
Before the patient is discharged, perform a physical assessment. If you detect
abnormal signs or the patient develops new symptoms, notify the physician
and delay discharge until he has seen the patient
Documentation
Record the time and date of recharge
The patient’s physical condition
Special dietary or activity instructions
The type and frequency of home care procedures
The patient’s drug regimen
The dates of follow-up appointments
The mode of departure and name of the patient’s escort
8. A summary of the patient’s hospitalization, if necessary
After Discharge
Record time, date and condition of the patient at departure
Send chart to medical record department and inform to the concern
departments
After the patient has gone, the bed should be washed, blankets kept in
sunlight, Mackintosh washed and dried
The room cleaned, all utensils cleaned and kept ready for next use
In case of infected cases, utensils should be disinfected and then cleaned. The
linen should be disinfected and then send to laundry
When discharging the medicolegal cases, the patient dead body should be
handed over to the police, before that concerning police station should be
informed about the patient’s discharge/death
Patient or dead body is handed over to the police and asks the police to sign
with date and time
Discharge Teaching Goals
Understand his illness
Complies with his drug therapy
Carefully follows his diet
Manages his activity level
Understands his treatments
Recognizes his need for rest
Knows about possible complications
Knows when to seek follow-up care
PATIENT ABSCONDED FROM HOSPITAL
Patient went out of the hospital without Doctor’s or other staff’s knowledge
Hospital does not know that the patient left and they do not know when the
patient left
They found out during next rounds
Patients may not have discussed with the doctor/hospital about going out
It is wrong to write, for example, that the patient absconded at 7 PM. If the
doctor (either directly or through other paramedical staff) knows the time
patient went out, it is not absconded; it is Left against Medical Advice
Left against Medical Advice (LAMA)
Doctor asked the patient to stay/continue treatment
Patient/patient’s relatives did not inform their plan of leaving the hospital, but
they left suddenly
But the hospital was aware of them going out and the time patient left
Doctor had said that taking the patient out may endanger life
Patient/patient’s relatives did not sign anything
Hospital may not give any discharge summary
In fact, patient may not have discussed with the doctor/hospital about going
out
Since the doctor (either directly or through other paramedical staff) knows the
time the patient is going out, it should be recorded as “Patient left Against
Medical Advice”
MEDICOLEGALCASE
9. A medicolegal case is one where besides the medical treatment; investigations by law
enforcing agencies are essential to fix the responsibility regarding the present state/condition
of the patient. The case, therefore, has both medical and legal implications
Registering MLC is a MUST: attending casualty medical officer (CMO) has the authority to
decide whether the case is to be registered as medicolegal or not. There is no scope for
acceding to request/pressure from the relatives, patient himself or his colleagues regarding
the registration of MLC. Even if the accident (e.g. trauma) has happened several days ago, if
the complaints merit an MLC, then MLC should be registered.
Medicolegal cases: the following cases should be considered as medicolegal and as such the
medical officer is “duty-bound” to intimate to the police regarding such cases:
All cases of injuries and burns – the circumstance of which suggest
commission of an offence by somebody (irrespective of suspicion of foul play)
All vehicular, factory or other unnatural accident cases specially when there is
a likelihood of patient’s death or grievous hurt
Cases of suspected or evident sexual assault
Cases of suspected or evident criminal abortion
Cases of unconsciousness where its cause is not natural or not clear
All cases of suspected or evident poisoning or intoxication
Cases referred from court or otherwise for age estimation
Cases brought dead with improper history creating suspicion of an offence
Cases of suspected self-infliction of injuries or attempted suicide
Any other case not falling under the above categories but has legal
implications
Admissions and Discharge
Whenever a medicolegal case is admitted or discharged, the same should be
intimated to the nearest police station at the earliest. It is always better to
inform the police through the casualty of the hospital where the medicolegal
register is usually maintained and necessary entries can be made in it
While discharging or referring the patient, care should be taken to see that he
receives the Discharge Card/Referral Letter, complete with the summary of
admission, the treatment given in the hospital and the instructions to the
patient to be followed after discharge
Failure to do so renders the doctor liable for “negligence” and “deficiency of
service”
If the patient is not serious and can take care of himself, he may be discharged
on his own request, after taking in writing from him that he has been explained
the possible outcome of such a discharge and that he is going on his own
against medical advice
Police have to be informed before the said patient leaves the hospital.
Sometimes the patient, registered as a medicolegal case, may abscond from
the hospital. Police have to be immediately informed, the moment such an
instance comes to the notice of the doctor/hospital staff
Death of a person admitted as a medicolegal case: the following are the do’s and don’ts in
case a person admitted as a medicolegal case expires.
Inform the police immediately
10. Send the body to the hospital mortuary for preservation, till the legal
formalities are completed and the police releases the body to the lawful heirs
Request a medicolegal postmortem examination
Do not issue a death certificate – even if the patient was admitted
The dead body should never be released to the relatives; it should only be
handed over to the police