| Competence | Source Curriculum | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TF_BK_01 | Basic | Explains the importance of ensuring the patient’s clinical condition is optimised and stable prior to transfer |
| TF_BK_02 | Basic | Explains the risks/benefits of intra-hospital transfer |
| TF_BK_03 | Basic | Recalls/describes the minimal monitoring requirements for transfer |
| TF_BK_04 | Basic | Lists the equipment [and back up equipment] that is required for intra-hospital transfer |
| TF_BK_05 | Basic | Outlines the physical hazards associated with intra-hospital transfer |
| TF_BK_06 | Basic | Explains the problems caused by complications arising during transfer and the measures necessary to minimise and pre-empt difficulties |
| TF_BK_07 | Basic | Outlines the basic principles of how the ventilators used for transfer function |
| TF_BK_08 | Basic | Indicates the lines of responsibility that should be followed during transfer |
| TF_BK_09 | Basic | Outlines the consent requirements and the need to brief patients in transfer situations |
| TF_BK_10 | Basic | Outline the issues surrounding the carrying/recording of controlled drugs during transfer |
| TF_BK_11 | Basic | Describes the importance of keeping records during transfer |
| TF_BK_12 | Basic | Outlines the problem of infection and contamination risks when moving an infected patient |
| TF_BK_13 | Basic | Explains how to assess and manage an uncooperative and aggressive patient during transfer |
| TF_BK_14 | Basic | Understands hospital protocols governing transfer of patients between departments |
| TF_BK_15 | Basic | Outlines the importance of maintaining communication, when appropriate with the patient and members of the transfer team. |
| TF_IK_01 | Intermediate | Explains the risks/benefits of Interhospital patient transfer |
| TF_IK_03 | Intermediate | Outlines the hazards associated with Interhospital transfer, including but not limited to physical, psychological and organisational |
| TF_IK_04 | Intermediate | Describes the increased risks to critically ill patients of transfer and the reasons for these risks |
| TF_IK_05 | Intermediate | Outlines strategies tminimise risk during Interhospital transfer, including but not limited to: Stabilisation Pre-emptive intervention Sedation Monitoring Packaging Choice of mode of transfer |
| TF_IK_06 | Intermediate | Explains how critical illness affects the risk of transfer |
| TF_IK_07 | Intermediate | Explains how time-critical elements may influence risks tthe patient and transfer personnel and how these should be managed to reduce them |
| TF_IK_08 | Intermediate | Understands the increased risk of interventions during Interhospital transfer |
| TF_IK_09 | Intermediate | Outlines the specific considerations for transfer of patients with specific clinical conditions, including but not limited to: head, spinal, thoracic and pelvic injuries critically ill medical patients burns children pregnant women |
| TF_IK_10 | Intermediate | Lists and explains the critical care equipment used during transfer including but not exclusively: Ventilators Infusion pumps Monitoring |
| TF_IK_11 | Intermediate | Lists the different modes of ventilation and explains the selection of appropriate parameters in e.g. Asthma/COPD and ARDS |
| TF_IK_12 | Intermediate | Outlines the different modes of transport available for inter-hospital transfer, including risks/benefits |
| TF_IK_13 | Intermediate | Understand the safety implications of electrical and hydraulic equipment that may be used during patient transfer |
| TF_IK_14 | Intermediate | Recalls/describes the physiological effects of transport including the effects of acceleration and deceleration, including Newton’s laws of motion |
| TF_IK_15 | Intermediate | Understands the effects of high ambient noise on patients and alarm status |
| TF_IK_16 | Intermediate | Recalls/discusses the reasons for patients becoming unstable during transfer and strategies for management |
| TF_IK_17 | Intermediate | Recalls/describes how to manage patients who develop sudden airway difficulties whilst in transit [both in the intubated and un-intubated patient] |
| TF_IK_18 | Intermediate | Outlines the ethical issues related tpatient transfer, including the need tbrief patients and their relatives |
| TF_IK_19 | Intermediate | Awareness of the laws relating tdeaths in transit |
| TF_IK_20 | Intermediate | Outlines how to find and use the national register of critical care beds |
| TF_IK_21 | Intermediate | Outlines the regional protocols for organising transfers between units |
| TF_IK_22 | Intermediate | Outlines the importance of maintaining communications between the transfer team and the base/receiving units |
| TF_IK_23 | Intermediate | Outlines the roles and responsibilities of all staff accompanying the patient during transfer including the ambulance technicians and paramedics |
| TF_IK_24 | Intermediate | Describes the personal equipment needed when leading a transfer, especially when a prolonged journey is anticipated |
| TF_IK_25 | Intermediate | Discusses the importance of auditing practice and reporting critical incidents that arise during Interhospital transfer and the need for appropriate research |