Managing transfer-out and transfer-in patients

Clinical description

• When a patient transfers out to another treatment facility, it should be indicated in the

facility TB register.

• The date of transfer-out and the new treatment facility must be indicated. Transfer-

out forms must accompany the patient and must be sent to the new treatment facility.

• A copy of each transfer-out form must be sent to the DTO in the receiving district.

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• A copy of each transfer-out form must be kept at the original treatment unit in a

special Transfer-out folder.

• TB patients being transferred out MUST carry their drugs for the remaining period of

treatment.

• When patients transfer in from another facility, they should be registered in the

Transfer-in register.

• The patient’s treatment outcome must be entered in the transfer-in register; and

results must be communicated to the original treatment unit. Transfer-in registers must be properly completed.

• TB officers must indicate when quarters start and finish. All transfer-in forms must be

kept in a special Transfer-in folder.