Efficient Transfer of Patients with Critical Illnesses from General Wards to Intensive Care Units  

作　　者：Chien-Ming Tsao Tzu-Tsui Tsao Chien-Ming Tsao;Tzu-Tsui Tsao(Department of Senior Service Industry Management, Minghsin University of Science and Technology, Hsinchu;Chujen Maternal and Child Clinic, Hsinchu;Lin Shin Hospital, Taichung)

机构地区：[1]Department of Senior Service Industry Management, Minghsin University of Science and Technology, Hsinchu [2]Chujen Maternal and Child Clinic, Hsinchu [3]Lin Shin Hospital, Taichung

出　　处：《Open Journal of Nursing》2025年第1期67-77,共11页护理学期刊(英文)

摘　　要：Transferring patients with critical illnesses from general wards to intensive care units (ICUs) is a crucial and time-sensitive process. This article presents strategies for improving the efficiency of patient transfers, particularly in hospitals where intensive care units are located in buildings separate from general wards. Patient transfers comprise several steps: physicians issue orders, relatives are notified, equipment is prepared, and medical staff coordinate. We identified three factors that influence transfer time: preparation time for bed transfer, time required for shift handovers, and time required for between-ward patient movement. Unfamiliarity with transfer routes and long elevator wait times were factors that also influenced transfer time. The following strategies were proposed: develop a standardized material checklist, design key notes for patient transfers, and optimize transfer routes. These strategies reduced transfer times by 40% to 43%. This study demonstrates that by addressing logistical challenges and streamlining relevant procedures, hospitals can enhance safety and quality of care during patient transfers.Transferring patients with critical illnesses from general wards to intensive care units (ICUs) is a crucial and time-sensitive process. This article presents strategies for improving the efficiency of patient transfers, particularly in hospitals where intensive care units are located in buildings separate from general wards. Patient transfers comprise several steps: physicians issue orders, relatives are notified, equipment is prepared, and medical staff coordinate. We identified three factors that influence transfer time: preparation time for bed transfer, time required for shift handovers, and time required for between-ward patient movement. Unfamiliarity with transfer routes and long elevator wait times were factors that also influenced transfer time. The following strategies were proposed: develop a standardized material checklist, design key notes for patient transfers, and optimize transfer routes. These strategies reduced transfer times by 40% to 43%. This study demonstrates that by addressing logistical challenges and streamlining relevant procedures, hospitals can enhance safety and quality of care during patient transfers.

关 键 词：Critical Illnesses Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Patient Safety Time Management Transfer Process Optimization Patient Transfer 

分 类 号：G63[文化科学—教育学]