Medical Escort Checklist Medical escorts are physicians, nurses or respiratory therapists who accompany and provide medical care to patients during transport. This document provides information for Medical Escorts on the following: Medical Escort Checklist Out of Country Checklist Items to Bring Medical escorts checklist: Verify level of care provided on the aircraft/vehicle with the Operation Control Centre (e.g. Primary Care, Advanced Care or Critical Care). For aircraft transports, provide weight of escort and/or family members if applicable (due to aircraft weight restrictions). Prepare appropriate equipment, medication, and supplies as it relates to patient treatments or care and ensure all medical equipment is fully charged and charging cables are available if required (please reference the vehicle equipment and supply lists for Primary Care, Advanced Care and Critical Care). Obtain a current report on the diagnosis and condition of the patient being transported. Obtain any necessary medical records and documentation such as transfer letters, patient history, nursing and physician notes and diagnostic results. Communicate limit of one small suitcase to family members. Monitor and document patient condition and care rendered during the transfer. Return all equipment and unused medication and supplies to the Sending Facility. Applies only if the patient is going out-of-country: Ensure that the patient and any accompanying family members have passports or if landed immigrants in Canada must have passport from their original country and their landed immigration papers. Items to bring include: Credit card Hospital identification Health card Hospital identification Appropriate additional clothing Passport (out-of-country transport) OCC phone number (1-800-387-4672) Want more information?
Medical Escort Checklist Medical escorts are physicians, nurses or respiratory therapists who accompany and provide medical care to patients during transport. This document provides information for Medical Escorts on the following: Medical Escort Checklist Out of Country Checklist Items to Bring Medical escorts checklist: Verify level of care provided on the aircraft/vehicle with the Operation Control Centre (e.g. Primary Care, Advanced Care or Critical Care). For aircraft transports, provide weight of escort and/or family members if applicable (due to aircraft weight restrictions). Prepare appropriate equipment, medication, and supplies as it relates to patient treatments or care and ensure all medical equipment is fully charged and charging cables are available if required (please reference the vehicle equipment and supply lists for Primary Care, Advanced Care and Critical Care). Obtain a current report on the diagnosis and condition of the patient being transported. Obtain any necessary medical records and documentation such as transfer letters, patient history, nursing and physician notes and diagnostic results. Communicate limit of one small suitcase to family members. Monitor and document patient condition and care rendered during the transfer. Return all equipment and unused medication and supplies to the Sending Facility. Applies only if the patient is going out-of-country: Ensure that the patient and any accompanying family members have passports or if landed immigrants in Canada must have passport from their original country and their landed immigration papers. Items to bring include: Credit card Hospital identification Health card Hospital identification Appropriate additional clothing Passport (out-of-country transport) OCC phone number (1-800-387-4672) Want more information?
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