When Transferring a Patient from a Hospital to a Long-Term

question 10

Multiple Choice

When transferring a patient from a hospital to a long-term care facility,which of the following is most helpful in facilitating the patient's planning and emotional adjustment?

• A) Notify the patient and family as much in advance of the transfer as possible
• B) Send a complete copy of the patient's medical records to the new facility
• C) Carefully coordinate the transfer with the long-term facility to keep it smooth
• D) Help arrange for transportation and accompany the patient to the transport vehicle

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