The transfer of care to the receiving facility staff should always include:

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A formal verbal briefing is the best choice as it allows for real-time exchange of information between the prehospital and receiving facility staff. Physician examination of the report may take time and delay the transfer of care. Nurse signature on the prehospital chart is important but does not provide sufficient information transfer. Immediate notification to the dispatcher that the unit is back in service is also important but does not involve the transfer of care to the receiving facility staff.

The Transfer of Care to the Receiving Facility Staff Should