New Policy Launch - 1st November It is the responsibility of the nursing staff and medical team to ensure that all patients and relatives leave with their InTime in Hand (AND discharge folder AND advice sheet). This is the case in all but three exceptional situations: 1. The parents do not agree to wait for the InTime 2. The duty consultant informs the clinical team this policy is waived 3. The matron or senior sister in charge informs the clinical team this policy is waived (Situations 2 and 3 will only arise in times of exceptional pressure on beds.)
I like In Time In Hand because it helps me know what is going on with my patient and how to follow them up
I like In Time In Hand because it allows me to learn about when patients are ready for discharge and follow-up needs
I like In Time In Hand because it helps me understand my condition and know what to look out for when I get home
GP
Patient
Produce Intime for patient discharge
Register patient under correct consultant
SHO
I like In Time In Hand because it allows me to support and educate my patients prior to discharge
Nurse
SHO Review Decision to Discharge
Registrar Review We like In Time In Hand because it best provides athe record for care clinicfor or our future patients and admissions and usually the SHOs will write them for us if we ask nicely!
Consultant Review
Admission
It is EVERYONE’s responsibility to ensure ALL team members know the patient is being discharged & an In Time has been completed!