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Repatriation in case of infection abroad

Repatriation in the event of an infection abroad requires more than a normal return journey.

Repatriation in the event of infection abroad

This file deals exclusively with repatriation in the event of infection abroad and does not replace an assessment by the responsible physician.

Pathogen and current treatment

The final report states the pathogen and current treatment for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€: who is responsible and what current evidence is available. The source, review time and responsible person are recorded in the patient file.

The pathogen and current treatment for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ are reassessed as soon as infectiousness and isolation measures change. The team then keeps an alternative ready regarding protective equipment for escorts, so that an earlier reservation never takes precedence over patient safety.

For ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€, the Belgian receiving facility receives a focused handover on the pathogen and current treatment, infectiousness and isolation measures, and protective equipment for escorts. This makes clear which care must continue immediately.

Infectiousness and isolation measures

The alternative plan describes infectiousness and isolation measures for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€: which resources remain accessible and when reassessment is needed. The source, review time and responsible person are recorded in the patient file.

Infectiousness and isolation measures for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ are reassessed as soon as protective equipment for escorts changes. The team then keeps an alternative ready regarding acceptance by the receiving care provider, so that an earlier reservation never takes precedence over patient safety.

For ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€, the Belgian receiving facility receives a focused handover on infectiousness and isolation measures, protective equipment for escorts, and acceptance by the receiving care provider. This makes clear which care must continue immediately.

Protective equipment for escorts

The medical escort coordinates protective equipment for escorts for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€: how the departure and receiving care teams use the same information. The source, review time and responsible person are recorded in the patient file.

Protective equipment for escorts for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ is reassessed as soon as acceptance by the receiving care provider changes. The team then keeps an alternative ready regarding the pathogen and current treatment, so that an earlier reservation never takes precedence over patient safety.

For ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€, the Belgian receiving facility receives a focused handover on protective equipment for escorts, acceptance by the receiving care provider, and the pathogen and current treatment. This makes clear which care must continue immediately.

Acceptance by the receiving care provider

The final report states the acceptance by the receiving care provider for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€: what change has occurred since the last physician assessment. The source, review time and responsible person are recorded in the patient file.

Acceptance by the receiving care provider for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ is reassessed as soon as the pathogen and current treatment change. The team then keeps an alternative ready regarding infectiousness and isolation measures, so that an earlier reservation never takes precedence over patient safety.

For ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€, the Belgian receiving facility receives a focused handover on acceptance by the receiving care provider, the pathogen and current treatment, and infectiousness and isolation measures. This makes clear which care must continue immediately.

Pathogen and current treatment

The medical escort coordinates the pathogen and current treatment for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€: what change has occurred since the last physician assessment. The source, review time and responsible person are recorded in the patient file.

The pathogen and current treatment for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ are reassessed as soon as infectiousness and isolation measures change. The team then keeps an alternative ready regarding protective equipment for escorts, so that an earlier reservation never takes precedence over patient safety.

For ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€, the Belgian receiving facility receives a focused handover on the pathogen and current treatment, infectiousness and isolation measures, and protective equipment for escorts. This makes clear which care must continue immediately.

Infectiousness and isolation measures

The alternative plan describes infectiousness and isolation measures for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€: what the family may support and what remains the responsibility of professionals. The source, review time and responsible person are recorded in the patient file.

Infectiousness and isolation measures for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ are reassessed as soon as protective equipment for escorts changes. The team then keeps an alternative ready regarding acceptance by the receiving care provider, so that an earlier reservation never takes precedence over patient safety.

For ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€, the Belgian receiving facility receives a focused handover on infectiousness and isolation measures, protective equipment for escorts, and acceptance by the receiving care provider. This makes clear which care must continue immediately.

Protective equipment for escorts

The medical escort coordinates protective equipment for escorts for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€: which resources remain accessible and when reassessment is needed. The source, review time and responsible person are recorded in the patient file.

Protective equipment for escorts for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ is reassessed as soon as acceptance by the receiving care provider changes. The team then keeps an alternative ready regarding the pathogen and current treatment, so that an earlier reservation never takes precedence over patient safety.

For ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€, the Belgian receiving facility receives a focused handover on protective equipment for escorts, acceptance by the receiving care provider, and the pathogen and current treatment. This makes clear which care must continue immediately.

Acceptance by the receiving care provider

The medical escort coordinates acceptance by the receiving care provider for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€: who is responsible and what current evidence is available. The source, review time and responsible person are recorded in the patient file.

Acceptance by the receiving care provider for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ is reassessed as soon as the pathogen and current treatment change. The team then keeps an alternative ready regarding infectiousness and isolation measures, so that an earlier reservation never takes precedence over patient safety.

For ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€, the Belgian receiving facility receives a focused handover on acceptance by the receiving care provider, the pathogen and current treatment, and infectiousness and isolation measures. This makes clear which care must continue immediately.

Pathogen and current treatment

The medical escort coordinates the pathogen and current treatment for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€: who is responsible and what current evidence is available. The source, review time and responsible person are recorded in the patient file.

The pathogen and current treatment for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ are reassessed as soon as infectiousness and isolation measures change. The team then keeps an alternative ready regarding protective equipment for escorts, so that an earlier reservation never takes precedence over patient safety.

For ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€, the Belgian receiving facility receives a focused handover on the pathogen and current treatment, infectiousness and isolation measures, and protective equipment for escorts. This makes clear which care must continue immediately.

Infectiousness and isolation measures

The final report states the infectiousness and isolation measures for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€: what change has occurred since the last physician assessment. The source, review time and responsible person are recorded in the patient file.

Infectiousness and isolation measures for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ are reassessed as soon as protective equipment for escorts changes. The team then keeps an alternative ready regarding acceptance by the receiving care provider, so that an earlier reservation never takes precedence over patient safety.

For ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€, the Belgian receiving facility receives a focused handover on infectiousness and isolation measures, protective equipment for escorts, and acceptance by the receiving care provider. This makes clear which care must continue immediately.

Protective equipment for escorts

During every handover, protective equipment for escorts for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ remains in place: how delays are handled without loss of care. The source, review time and responsible person are recorded in the patient file.

Protective equipment for escorts for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ is reassessed as soon as acceptance by the receiving care provider changes. The team then keeps an alternative ready regarding the pathogen and current treatment, so that an earlier reservation never takes precedence over patient safety.

For ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€, the Belgian receiving facility receives a focused handover on protective equipment for escorts, acceptance by the receiving care provider, and the pathogen and current treatment. This makes clear which care must continue immediately.

Acceptance by the receiving care provider

During every handover, acceptance by the receiving care provider for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ remains in place: how delays are handled without loss of care. The source, review time and responsible person are recorded in the patient file.

Acceptance by the receiving care provider for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ is reassessed as soon as the pathogen and current treatment change. The team then keeps an alternative ready regarding infectiousness and isolation measures, so that an earlier reservation never takes precedence over patient safety.

For ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€, the Belgian receiving facility receives a focused handover on acceptance by the receiving care provider, the pathogen and current treatment, and infectiousness and isolation measures. This makes clear which care must continue immediately.

Pathogen and current treatment

Before deployment, the departure team confirms the pathogen and current treatment for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€: what change has occurred since the last physician assessment. The source, review time and responsible person are recorded in the patient file.

The pathogen and current treatment for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ are reassessed as soon as infectiousness and isolation measures change. The team then keeps an alternative ready regarding protective equipment for escorts, so that an earlier reservation never takes precedence over patient safety.

For ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€, the Belgian receiving facility receives a focused handover on the pathogen and current treatment, infectiousness and isolation measures, and protective equipment for escorts. This makes clear which care must continue immediately.

Infectiousness and isolation measures

The initial file review addresses infectiousness and isolation measures for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€: how the departure and receiving care teams use the same information. The source, review time and responsible person are recorded in the patient file.

Infectiousness and isolation measures for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ are reassessed as soon as protective equipment for escorts changes. The team then keeps an alternative ready regarding acceptance by the receiving care provider, so that an earlier reservation never takes precedence over patient safety.

For ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€, the Belgian receiving facility receives a focused handover on infectiousness and isolation measures, protective equipment for escorts, and acceptance by the receiving care provider. This makes clear which care must continue immediately.

Protective equipment for escorts

In the event of a change in condition, protective equipment for escorts for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ is addressed: how delays are handled without loss of care. The source, review time and responsible person are recorded in the patient file.

Protective equipment for escorts for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ is reassessed as soon as acceptance by the receiving care provider changes. The team then keeps an alternative ready regarding the pathogen and current treatment, so that an earlier reservation never takes precedence over patient safety.

For ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€, the Belgian receiving facility receives a focused handover on protective equipment for escorts, acceptance by the receiving care provider, and the pathogen and current treatment. This makes clear which care must continue immediately.

Acceptance by the receiving care provider

The alternative plan describes acceptance by the receiving care provider for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€: what the family may support and what remains the responsibility of professionals. The source, review time and responsible person are recorded in the patient file.

Acceptance by the receiving care provider for ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€ is reassessed as soon as the pathogen and current treatment change. The team then keeps an alternative ready regarding infectiousness and isolation measures, so that an earlier reservation never takes precedence over patient safety.

For ā€œRepatriation in the event of infection abroadā€, the Belgian receiving facility receives a focused handover on acceptance by the receiving care provider, the pathogen and current treatment, and infectiousness and isolation measures. This makes clear which care must continue immediately.

Frequently asked questions

Often yes, but the form of transport depends on medical stability, distance, documents, route and available guidance. Sometimes a patient can travel with a medical escort on a scheduled flight, while in other cases stretcher transport, ambulance or an air ambulance is required.

Usually diagnosis, medical report, medication, mobility, oxygen requirements, infection status, pain level and destination are needed. Airline medical clearance and fit-to-fly information can also be important during a flight.

Sometimes yes. This depends on the chosen form of transport, medical occupancy, airline rules, available places and the condition of the patient. If family cannot travel, communication can be clearly coordinated along the way.

Air ambulance is mainly considered in case of instability, ventilation, intensive monitoring, high oxygen shortage or when a commercial flight is not medically justified. In stable patients, it is first examined whether a less intensive solution is safe.

This could be at home, but also a hospital, rehabilitation center, residential care institution or other care location. The destination is coordinated in advance so that the transfer takes place safely upon arrival.

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