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UIHC Intra-Hospital Transport Survey

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Please complete this survey about Intra-Hospital Transport below.

Intra-Hospital Transport is referring to the moving of patients between floors, units, clinics, procedural, and public areas.

What is your role at UIHC?

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If Other, please specify

Which unit(s) or department do you work for?

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In your estimation how much time, on an average day, are you away from your assigned area because of patient transport?

On average what % of time is taken away from direct patient care because of patient transport?

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Do you have the necessary supplies and equipment for safe, efficient, and timely transport?

Yes

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If no, please explain

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What are other common barriers to transporting patients?

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Please describe any noteworthy issues you have experienced while transporting a patient.

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While you are away on transport who is caring for your patients who remain on the unit?

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Are staff remaining on the unit able to adequately care for your patients and maintain the same level of care while you are off the unit?"

Yes

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While you were away on transport were there care issues? Common themes lacking? Or insufficient coverage?

Yes

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If no, please explain

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Please describe any noteworthy issues your patients on the unit have experienced while you were away on a transport.

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*Respiratory Therapists* Please answer the following questions when assigned to a unit

While you are away on transport who is caring for your patients who remain on the unit?

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Are staff remaining on the unit able to adequately care for your patients and maintain the same level of care while you are off the unit?"

Yes

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While you were away on transport were there care issues? Common themes lacking? Or insufficient coverage?

Yes

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If no, please explain

Yes

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Please describe any noteworthy issues your patients on the unit have experienced while you were away on a transport.

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In your estimation how much time, on an average day, are you away from your assigned area because of patient transport?

On average what % of time is taken away from direct patient care because of patient transport?

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What current staffing resources do you utilize for transport? (ie charge nurse, resource nurse, swot, escorts, etc.)

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Have you ever had to transport a patient that you were uncomfortable transporting?

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Yes

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If yes, please explain

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Do you believe current transport system is safe, efficient, and timely?

Yes

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If no, please explain

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Do you have any suggestions or comments for improving our current transport system?

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