The date on which a person transfers from one ward or unit to another for a different level of care, within the same facility, during an episode of care.
Admitted patient care; Residential mental health care
A ward/unit transfer is recorded every time the person moves from one ward or unit to another, within the same facility, during an episode of care.
Queensland Hospital Admitted Patient Data Collection (QHAPDC): Must not be null for admitted patient records with ward/unit transfer activity. Must be a valid date. Must not be in the future (i.e. past the current date). Must not be before the admission date. Must not be within any leave periods. Must not be after the separation date.
Implementation in Metadata Sets
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Transfer; Unit; Ward