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INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH ARNETT HOSPITAL
COMPLIANCE WITH 489.24
Tag No.: A2400
Based on document review and interview, it was determined that in 1 of 28 (patient #1) Medical Mecords (MR) reviewed, the facility failed to ensure compliance with 489.24, in that the facility failed to provide an appropriate transfer.
Findings included:
1. See findings cited at 42 CFR 489.24(e)(1)-(2) A 2409.
APPROPRIATE TRANSFER
Tag No.: A2409
Based on document review and interview, the facility failed to follow Policy and Procedure regarding a transfer of 1 of 28 patients reviewed.
1. Review of patient #1's entire Emergency Department (ED) Medical Record (MR) documentation lacked evidence that transfer paperwork had been completed, that facility #2, receiving outside hospital (OSH), ED, had been called or that receiving physician had been contacted to accept transfer.
2. On 6/27/2018 at 0920 hours, Staff #3, Administrative Director of Emergency Services, confirmed in interview that patient #1's transfer had not complied with EMTALA regulations or facility Policy and Procedures.