Offload
From EMS Wiki
| Abbreviation | |
|---|---|
| Definition | process of legally transferring patient care responsibility from the ambulance crew to another care provider entity |
| Related Terms | Offload Delay |
| Street Terms | |
| Related Topics | Non-Emergent Offloading Policies |
| Document List |
The term offload refers to the process of transferring patient care responsibility from the ambulance crew to the receiving entity. For offload to be complete, the receiving entity must complete the legal process of assuming responsibility for the patient by signing a release.
