The Transit Lounge is
here to help and is part
of the normal patient flow
and discharge process
We can do anything the ward does for discharge
We can give final dose of IVAB. Assistance arranging transport home and dispensing
taxi chits. Patients with ESBL & MRSA. Transfer to rest home. Referrals to District
Nursing and STS. Change of dressings, removal of clips and sutures. Review by
nurse specialist e.g. diabetes, respiratory, cardiac, HITH + Dietician and pharmacist
YES
can be done in transit. Education on Clexane, drains and more!
We do all the above and much more just ask us
Exceptions are Contact Isolation for gastroenteritis. Patient’s requiring use
of Hoist or Sara Steady. Iron infusions, Vaccination’s and Telemetry monitoring.
NO
1 Your Patient has been
cleared for discharge
2
3 We will come and pick and pack
up your patient or organise
the orderly and transfer to the
transit lounge.
Quick phone call to transit
Phone Ext 5820 following
SBARR
*As per Transit Lounge Policy 6.2.3 Protocol 5
Patients must be able to attend to own cares with
minimal assistance and able to walk with minimal
assistance. This includes the ability to walk to
toilet facilities safely or able to summon nursing
assistance. Those patients who require more
assistance can be negotiated with the transit team
on a case by case basis.
Doctors may find it helpful
to contact transit by
txt on 027 704 9969 or
Quick dial 9373
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