If the member is evac by MDC MedAir, do we continue to monitor the patient after arrival at the hospital?

If the member is evac by MDC MedAir, do we continue to monitor the patient after arrival at the hospital?

• A. Document only and escalate
• B. Continue monitoring until hospital discharge
• C. Close out case
• D. Transfer to another facility

Answer: (C)

When a member is evacuated by MDC MedAir and arrives at the hospital, the medical handoff shifts to the hospital team and the field case is considered complete. The evacuation crew’s responsibility is to ensure safe transport, provide a thorough handover, and document the event. Ongoing monitoring by the sending team would duplicate hospital care and can create confusion about who is responsible for the patient. Therefore closing out the case is the appropriate action. If new information or needs arise, the case can be reopened or follow-up arranged, but the standard step after hospital arrival is to finalize the case.

When a member is evacuated by MDC MedAir and arrives at the hospital, the medical handoff shifts to the hospital team and the field case is considered complete. The evacuation crew’s responsibility is to ensure safe transport, provide a thorough handover, and document the event. Ongoing monitoring by the sending team would duplicate hospital care and can create confusion about who is responsible for the patient. Therefore closing out the case is the appropriate action. If new information or needs arise, the case can be reopened or follow-up arranged, but the standard step after hospital arrival is to finalize the case.