Management of Patients at the OPD who have been transferred into NIMH by another Institute

1. In order to better streamline the above category of admissions please note the following.

2. All patients transferring into NIMH with a Transfer form should be admitted and a BHT issued. This is the standard procedure when handling any transfer of patients.

3. However if required such a patient can be transferred back or transferred out from the OPD itself if clinically indicated. In such a situation a new transfer form should be filled.

4. It is the responsibility of the Admitting Officer and the On Call Senior Registrar to ensure that the patient being immediately transferred back is physically and mentally stable.

5. It is best practice to ensure that a senior clinical opinion is always taken prior to immediate transfer back on immediate transfer out of patients and to liaise with the relevant receiving clinical team via telephone prior to transfer.