Patient Handover Sample Clauses

Patient Handover. The EAP must ensure continuity of care for the patient is maintained by : a The seamless transfer of care to the accepting treatment facility.
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Patient Handover. The Contractor must comply with all relevant Department for Health and Ageing and LHN policies and procedures regarding the handover of care of patients to and from the LHN.
Patient Handover. The EAP must ensure continuity of care for the patient is maintained by : The seamless transfer of care to the accepting treatment facility. Handover by both a verbal report, and a properly documented copy of the Patient Report Form (PRF), and, where appropriate, the ACC45, to the receiving treatment facility Where it is appropriate, the ACC45 must be signed by the patient wherever possible; if the patient is unable to sign, the reason for this must be documented on the PRF. The responsibility remains with the EAP until an alternative clinical pathway has been agreed and accepted by the other party, and a warm handover has been completed, as per the developed protocols and/or guidelines. Maori Health and Cultural Requirements EAPs will provide services in a culturally appropriate way and will comply with relevant cultural requirements as prescribed by the Ministry and ACC from time to time. Exclusions EAS services for the following incidents are excluded from this Agreement: for the Ministry: the inter-hospital transfer of patients with the exception of those medical patients transferred between facilities within three hours of arrival at that facility; and non emergency attendances including attendance at public events, standby in support of other emergency services and any transports privately funded. for ACC: patients transferred more than 24 hours after suffering their personal injury; non-emergency transport unless the transport meets the Planned Non Emergency Transport by Ambulance (NETBA) service descriptions. Prior approval must be obtained for Planned NETBA any time spent in the search for a Claimant; and costs incurred if the Claimant dies before the EAS arrives; and patients, where the location of the patient is outside New Zealand’s territorial waters.8 Service Linkages The purpose of key linkages is to maintain a working relationship of communication, consultation and inclusion. Those organisations identified in clause 10.2 are not exclusive and the EAP is encouraged to explore opportunities to develop and maintain key linkages with other organisations nationally, or within the region that enable and/or promote effective service delivery and achievement of the objectives of this service specification. The EAP must maintain key linkages with the following organisations or entities in order to provide an efficient and effective emergency ambulance service: other EAPs (road and air) in the region and neighbouring regions; PRIME providers; EACCs; ...

Related to Patient Handover

  • Patient A patient is defined as those persons for whom the Physician shall provide Services, and who are signatories to, or listed on the documents attached as Appendix 1, and incorporated by reference, to this agreement.

  • Patient Care Resident shall participate in safe, effective, and compassionate patient care, under supervision, commensurate with Resident's level of advancement and responsibility.

  • Patient Records Upon termination of this Agreement, the New PC shall retain all patient dental records maintained by the New PC or the MSO in the name of the New PC. During the term of this Agreement, and thereafter, the New PC or its designee shall have reasonable access during normal business hours to the New PC's and the MSO's records, including, but not limited to, records of collections, expenses and disbursements as kept by the MSO in performing the MSO's obligations under this Agreement, and the New PC may copy any or all such records.

  • Medical Verification The Town may require medical verification of an employee’s absence if the Town perceives the employee is abusing sick leave or has used an excessive amount of sick leave. The Town may require medical verification of an employee’s absence to verify that the employee is able to return to work with or without restrictions.

  • Supplier Diversity Seller shall comply with Xxxxx’s Supplier Diversity Program in accordance with Appendix V.

  • Patient Referrals The parties agree that the benefits to Group ----------------- hereunder do not require, are not payment for, and are not in any way contingent upon the admission, referral or any other arrangements for the provision of any item or service offered by Manager or any affiliate of Manager to any of Group's Patients in any facility owned or controlled, managed or operated by Manager or any affiliate of Manager.

  • Handover 14.1 It is a fundamental requirement by SANParks that the transfer of the AENP Xxxx Braai Facility is undertaken on the basis that: 14.1.1 there is no or minimal disruption in the provision of goods and services to visitors to the Protected Area and includes use of vehicles for products on offer to visitors to the Protected Area; 14.1.2 any structural alterations do not cause the AENP Xxxx Braai Facility to be closed unless alternatives are provided (unless it was closed in any event); 14.1.3 the handover shall be undertaken in such a manner to cause the least disruption and/or intrusion to SANParks and employees and then only in a manner which is mutually acceptable to both SANParks and the Private Party; 14.1.4 the Business will be conducted in the usual manner throughout the Handover Period; and 14.1.5 SANParks shall not be liable for any claims or actions which arise during the Handover Period irrespective of the cause or nature of same. 14.2 During the Handover Period: 14.2.1 the Private Party and SANParks shall co-operate and work together to achieve an effective transfer of control and management of AENP Xxxx Braai Facility to the Private Party on the Operation Commencement Date; 14.2.2 the Private Party shall be entitled to nominate one or more representatives to be stationed at the AENP Xxxx Braai Facility , to work with SANParks management to effect a smooth handover. The Private Party’s representatives shall however have no authority in relation to SANParks operations or employees during the Handover Period. 14.3 On the Operation Commencement Date, the Private Party shall assume full responsibility under this PPP Agreement for the operations, and expenses thereof, relating to the AENP Xxxx Braai Facility , and be entitled to the fruits hereof.

  • Study Population ‌ Infants who underwent creation of an enterostomy receiving postoperative care and awaiting enterostomy closure: to be assessed for eligibility: n = 201 to be assigned to the study: n = 106 to be analysed: n = 106 Duration of intervention per patient of the intervention group: 6 weeks between enterostomy creation and enterostomy closure Follow-up per patient: 3 months, 6 months and 12 months post enterostomy closure, following enterostomy closure (12-month follow-up only applicable for patients that are recruited early enough to complete this follow-up within the 48 month of overall study duration).

  • Contractor Project Manager The Contractor Project Manager shall serve, from the Effective Date, as the Contractor project manager and primary Contractor representative under this Agreement. The Contractor Project Manager shall (i) have overall responsibility for managing and coordinating the performance of Contractor’s obligations under this Agreement, including the performance of all Subcontractors; and (ii) be authorized to act for and bind Contractor and Subcontractors in connection with all aspects of this Agreement. The Contractor Project Manager shall respond promptly and fully to all inquiries from the JBE Project Manager.

  • Durable Medical Equipment (DME), Medical Supplies, Prosthetic Devices, Enteral Formula or Food, and Hair Prosthesis (Wigs) This plan covers durable medical equipment and supplies, prosthetic devices and enteral formula or food as described in this section. DME is equipment which: • can withstand repeated use; • is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose; • is not useful to a person in the absence of an illness or injury; and • is for use in the home. DME includes supplies necessary for the effective use of the equipment. This plan covers the following DME: • wheelchairs, hospital beds, and other DME items used only for medical treatment; and • replacement of purchased equipment which is needed due to a change in your medical condition or if the device is not functional, no longer under warranty, or cannot be repaired. DME may be classified as a rental item or a purchased item. In most cases, this plan only pays for a rental DME up to our allowance for a purchased DME. Repairs and supplies for rental DME are included in the rental allowance. Medical supplies are consumable supplies that are disposable and not intended for re- use. Medical supplies require an order by a physician and must be essential for the care or treatment of an illness, injury, or congenital defect. Covered medical supplies include: • essential accessories such as hoses, tubes and mouthpieces for use with medically necessary DME (these accessories are included as part of the rental allowance for rented DME); • catheters, colostomy and ileostomy supplies, irrigation trays and surgical dressings; and • respiratory therapy equipment. This plan covers diabetic equipment and supplies for the treatment of diabetes in accordance with R.I. General Law §27-20-30. Covered diabetic equipment and supplies include: • therapeutic or molded shoes and inserts for custom-molded shoes for the prevention of amputation; • blood glucose monitors including those with special features for the legally blind, external insulin infusion pumps and accessories, insulin infusion devices and injection aids; and • lancets and test strips for glucose monitors including those with special features for the legally blind, and infusion sets for external insulin pumps. The amount you pay differs based on whether the equipment and supplies are bought from a durable medical equipment provider or from a pharmacy. See the Summary of Pharmacy Benefits and the Summary of Medical Benefits for details. Coverage for some diabetic equipment and supplies may only be available from either a DME provider or from a pharmacy. Visit our website to determine if this is applicable or call our Customer Service Department. Prosthetic devices replace or substitute all or part of an internal body part, including contiguous tissue, or replace all or part of the function of a permanently inoperative or malfunctioning body part and alleviate functional loss or impairment due to an illness, injury or congenital defect. Prosthetic devices do not include dental prosthetics. This plan covers the following prosthetic devices as required under R.I. General Law § 27-20-52: • prosthetic appliances such as artificial limbs, breasts, larynxes and eyes; • replacement or adjustment of prosthetic appliances if there is a change in your medical condition or if the device is not functional, no longer under warranty and cannot be repaired; • devices, accessories, batteries and supplies necessary for prosthetic devices; • orthopedic braces except corrective shoes and orthotic devices used in connection with footwear; and • breast prosthesis following a mastectomy, in accordance with the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 and R.I. General Law 27-20-29. The prosthetic device must be ordered or provided by a physician, or by a provider under the direction of a physician. When you are prescribed a prosthetic device as an inpatient and it is billed by a provider other than the hospital where you are an inpatient, the outpatient benefit limit will apply. Enteral formula or food is nutrition that is absorbed through the intestinal tract, whether delivered through a feeding tube or taken orally. Enteral nutrition is covered when it is the sole source of nutrition and prescribed by the physician for home use. In accordance with R.I. General Law §27-20-56, this plan covers enteral formula taken orally for the treatment of: • malabsorption caused by Crohn’s Disease; • ulcerative colitis; • gastroesophageal reflux; • chronic intestinal pseudo obstruction; and • inherited diseases of amino acids and organic acids. Food products modified to be low protein are covered for the treatment of inherited diseases of amino acids and organic acids. Preauthorization may be required. The amount that you pay may differ depending on whether the nutrition is delivered through a feeding tube or taken orally. When enteral formula is delivered through a feeding tube, associated supplies are also covered. This plan covers hair prosthetics (wigs) worn for hair loss suffered as a result of cancer treatment in accordance with R.I. General Law § 27-20-54 and subject to the benefit limit and copayment listed in the Summary of Medical Benefits. This plan will reimburse the lesser of the provider’s charge or the benefit limit shown in the Summary of Medical Benefits. If the provider’s charge is more than the benefit limit, you are responsible for paying any difference. This plan covers Early Intervention Services in accordance with R.I. General Law §27- 20-50. Early Intervention Services are educational, developmental, health, and social services provided to children from birth to thirty-six (36) months. The child must be certified by the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) to enroll in an approved Early Intervention Services program. Services must be provided by a licensed Early Intervention provider and rendered to a Rhode Island resident. Members not living in Rhode Island may seek services from the state in which they reside; however, those services are not covered under this plan. Early Intervention Services as defined by DHS include but are not limited to the following: • speech and language therapy; • physical and occupational therapy; • evaluation; • case management; • nutrition; • service plan development and review; • nursing services; and • assistive technology services and devices.

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