A patient is moved from one bed to another within the same ward. Which action is most important for accurate bed management?
Correct answer: A. Update the ward bed-status record immediately
- A. Update the ward bed-status record immediately
- B. Wait until the daily census is completed
- C. Record the move only in the patient's medication chart
- D. Ask the patient's family to inform the admission office
Explanation
The bed-status record should be updated immediately so staff know which beds are occupied, available or require cleaning. Delayed updates can cause incorrect admissions and poor coordination with the emergency or admission areas.
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Ward management covers staffing and duty rosters, patient admission, discharge and transfer, delegation, supplies, equipment, records, reporting and coordination with the healthcare team. It also addresses bed management, infection prevention, emergency organisation and the difference between routine unit administration and direct nursing care.
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