You are transferring a patient and he or she sustains an injury during the transfer. What steps must you take? (Select all that apply.)
a. Stay with the patient.
b. Notify the healthcare provider.
c. Complete an occurrence report per agency policy.
d. Evaluate the incident.
e. Provide supportive care to the patient.
A, B, C, D, E
If a patient sustains an injury during transfer it is important to:
–Stay with patient and notify the healthcare provider immediately.
–Provide necessary supportive care until the patient is stable.
–Evaluate incident that caused injury (e.g., assessment inadequate, change in patient status, im-proper use of equipment, insufficient number of caregivers to assist).
–Complete occurrence report according to agency policy.
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