Improving Patient and Staff Safety During Intrahospital Transport: Implementation of a Nurse-Driven Checklist

Authors

• Leah D. Kvintus RN, BSN, MaineHealth

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Description

In hospitalized adult patients requiring intrahospital transport, how does the implementation of a standardized nurse-driven transport checklist and structured, facility-wide transport safety protocols compared to current practice without standardization affect patient and staff safety outcomes, including patient falls, safety incidents, and staff injuries or workflow disruption?

Publication Date

7-9-2026

Disciplines

Nursing

Recommended Citation

Kvintus, Leah D. RN, BSN, "Improving Patient and Staff Safety During Intrahospital Transport: Implementation of a Nurse-Driven Checklist" (2026). Nurse Residency. 183.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/nurseresidency/183