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Regulatory fact sheet outlining definitions, transport conditions, monitoring obligations, staffing considerations and documentation requirements for low acuity patients under the 2016 NEPT Regulations.
Title: Fact Sheet – Monitoring of Low Acuity Patients
Regulatory framework: 2016 NEPT Regulations
Subject: Monitoring requirements for low acuity patients during non-emergency patient transport
Sector: Non-emergency patient transport (NEPT)
Patient category: Low acuity patients
Transport modes: Stretcher vehicles; Hoist vehicles; Seated vehicles; Aircraft; Road transport
Key definitions: Low acuity patient includes patients with impaired cognitive functioning or, for road transport only, chronic diagnosed shortness of breath without recent change
Exclusion criteria: Inability to walk is not a criterion for low acuity transport
Monitoring requirements: Continuous visual monitoring for the duration of transport; verbal contact required where only one crew member is present
Staffing requirements: Second crew member may be required for stretcher patients depending on medical condition and clinical requirements
Compliance requirements: Providers must document monitoring processes in a quality assurance plan and maintain verifiable records
Responsible body: Non-emergency patient transport providers
Contact: Private Hospitals Unit
Contact telephone: 9096 2164
Price: 8 / 10 USD
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