HUC Scheduling & Ancillary Department Coordination 2

Question 1

Which department is primarily responsible for transporting a patient from the nursing unit to radiology for a scheduled CT scan?

Accepted Answer

Patient Transport Services

Answer

Patient Transport Services is responsible for safely moving patients between departments throughout the hospital.

Question 2

A physician writes an order for a 'social work consult.' What is the HUC's role in this process?

Accepted Answer

Contact the Social Work department to arrange the consultation

Answer

The HUC facilitates consultations by contacting the appropriate department to arrange the evaluation, but does not perform clinical assessments.

Question 3

When a patient is transferred from the ICU to a step-down unit, which department must the HUC notify to ensure the receiving bed is prepared?

Accepted Answer

Environmental/Housekeeping Services

Answer

Environmental/Housekeeping Services must be notified to clean and prepare the bed in the receiving unit before the patient arrives.

Question 4

A post-surgical patient has a physician order for 'PT evaluation for ambulation.' Which department does the HUC contact?

Accepted Answer

Physical Therapy

Answer

Physical Therapy (PT) specializes in evaluating and treating patients for mobility, ambulation, and physical rehabilitation needs.

Question 5

A physician orders a 'nutritional consult for TPN management.' Which department handles this request?

Accepted Answer

Dietary/Nutrition Services

Answer

Dietary/Nutrition Services manages nutritional assessments and coordinates specialized nutrition support including Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN).

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