ICU Interfacility Transfer
Percent of live ICU discharges that are transferred to an ICU located at a different hospital.
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Indicator: | ICU Interfacility Transfer |
Created/Raw: | Created |
Program: | Critical Care |
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Reports: | Critical Care Program Quality Indicator Report |
QI domain
- Efficient
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.
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Frequency
Definition and Derivation
Percent of live ICU discharges that are transferred to an ICU located at a different hospital.
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Data Sources
SAS Program
Report Users
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