Repatriating a dialysis patient from abroad
This page specifically addresses repatriating a dialysis patient from abroad. The information helps prepare an individual transport dossier and does not replace assessment or treatment by the responsible physician.
Latest dialysis session and current fluid status
When repatriating a dialysis patient from abroad, the latest dialysis session and current fluid status are assessed as an independent decision point. The departure team asks who confirms this, how current the information is and what practical or medical action is still required.
The outcome regarding the latest dialysis session and current fluid status is recorded with its source and time. If the condition, route or waiting time changes, a new assessment follows rather than automatically adhering to the previous planning.
For this component, it is clear who remains responsible during transport and who receives the information in Belgium. The patient only departs when the next safe care link is actually available.
Planning the next dialysis session
When repatriating a dialysis patient from abroad, planning the next dialysis session is assessed as an independent decision point. The departure team asks who confirms this, how current the information is and what practical or medical action is still required.
The outcome regarding planning the next dialysis session is recorded with its source and time. If the condition, route or waiting time changes, a new assessment follows rather than automatically adhering to the previous planning.
For this component, it is clear who remains responsible during transport and who receives the information in Belgium. The patient only departs when the next safe care link is actually available.
Protecting vascular access during transfers
When repatriating a dialysis patient from abroad, protecting vascular access during transfers is assessed as an independent decision point. The departure team asks who confirms this, how current the information is and what practical or medical action is still required.
The outcome regarding protecting vascular access during transfers is recorded with its source and time. If the condition, route or waiting time changes, a new assessment follows rather than automatically adhering to the previous planning.
For this component, it is clear who remains responsible during transport and who receives the information in Belgium. The patient only departs when the next safe care link is actually available.
Medication, nutrition and fluid restriction
When repatriating a dialysis patient from abroad, medication, nutrition and fluid restriction are assessed as an independent decision point. The departure team asks who confirms this, how current the information is and what practical or medical action is still required.
The outcome regarding medication, nutrition and fluid restriction is recorded with its source and time. If the condition, route or waiting time changes, a new assessment follows rather than automatically adhering to the previous planning.
For this component, it is clear who remains responsible during transport and who receives the information in Belgium. The patient only departs when the next safe care link is actually available.
Route without a missed treatment session
When repatriating a dialysis patient from abroad, a route without a missed treatment session is assessed as an independent decision point. The departure team asks who confirms this, how current the information is and what practical or medical action is still required.
The outcome regarding a route without a missed treatment session is recorded with its source and time. If the condition, route or waiting time changes, a new assessment follows rather than automatically adhering to the previous planning.
For this component, it is clear who remains responsible during transport and who receives the information in Belgium. The patient only departs when the next safe care link is actually available.
Confirmed Belgian dialysis facility
When repatriating a dialysis patient from abroad, a confirmed Belgian dialysis facility is assessed as an independent decision point. The departure team asks who confirms this, how current the information is and what practical or medical action is still required.
The outcome regarding a confirmed Belgian dialysis facility is recorded with its source and time. If the condition, route or waiting time changes, a new assessment follows rather than automatically adhering to the previous planning.
For this component, it is clear who remains responsible during transport and who receives the information in Belgium. The patient only departs when the next safe care link is actually available.