A Medicare patient who has been in the ICU for 6 weeks is being transferred to a larger facility that can better support the costs of her care
The medical director at the sending hospital weighs the pros and cons of ground versus air transport and opts for air transport because of the long distance between the two hospitals. The receiving hospital is contacted, and approval is given to transfer the patient. The nurse attending the patient works with the transport team to make sure that all medical devices needed by the patient are available during the flight. The physician at the receiving hospital is waiting for the patient as soon as she arrives. Which part of the transfer plan failed in this situation?
A) Determination of the appropriateness of the transfer
B) Selection of mode of transport
C) Communication between the sending and receiving hospitals
D) Collaboration among health care team members at the sending hospital
D
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