Patient Escort Policy NHS GG&C (01/2012) Ann MacCrimmon Clinical Nurse Educator Imaging

Escort Policy AIM to ensure safe, efficient and comfortable transfer of patients between wards, departments and hospital sites throughout GG&C ( )

Escort A person accompanying another in order to protect/guard them (Oxford dictionary 2009)

Escort  HCSW  Registered Professional  Volunteer  Parent/Guardian  Carer  Student ?

Assessment Investigation Treatment

NHS GG&C Hospital Buildings

Responsibilities Role of the professional

Information Handover Verbal/written Important/significant  Medication  Observation levels  Checklist  Risks  Nursing care  PMH  DNAR (Status)

Patients Identity VISIBLE CORRECT LEGIBLE

Good Practice Escort ( Arrange/Be ) Ward/Department ( Time of day/night )

Belongings

Dignity

Accountability Employer Professional Body Patient Self

Safe Standardised Care Delivery Communication Planning Organisation Effective Quality

Questions