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===QI domain=== | ===QI domain=== | ||
*[[QualityDomain::Efficient]] | *[[QualityDomain::Efficient]] | ||
==Significance== | ==Significance== | ||
Reasons for transfer may be either to manage ICU beds or access to a required medical service. Bed management transfers can increase the efficiency of ICU bed numbers within a region. Patient transfers may increase the time to appropriate management and may place patients at risk. | Reasons for transfer may be either to manage ICU beds or access to a required medical service. Bed management transfers can increase the efficiency of ICU bed numbers within a region. Patient transfers may increase the time to appropriate management and may place patients at risk. | ||