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Emergency Hospital Transfer Sheet

Fill out once. Print & keep with the person. Hand to ambulance officers on arrival.

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What Happened? Reason for This Transfer

Describe what happened / why the ambulance was called

Person & Identity

Full Name *

Preferred Name

Date of Birth *

Gender

Contact Phone

Photo (optional — paste image link)

Medicare Number

NDIS Number (if applicable)

Centrelink / Pension Type

Centrelink / Pension Number

Address

Diagnoses & Medical History

Dementia Type (if known)

Dementia Stage (if known)

Other Medical Conditions

Recent Hospitalisations or Important Medical Events

Blood Type (if known)

Current Medications

Medication nameDoseFrequencyRoute

Allergies & Advance Care Directive

Allergies & Adverse Reactions

Advance Care Directive / Goals of Care status

Where are the official documents kept?

Next of Kin & Key Contacts

Next of Kin / Emergency Contacts

GP / Primary Doctor — Name

GP Phone

Key Specialists

Behavioural & Communication Notes

What helps — calming approaches that work

What escalates — things to avoid

Lighting Sensitivity

Sound Sensitivity

Communication Notes (how the person communicates)

Functional & Care Needs

Mobility Level

Transfer Needs

Continence

Swallowing / Dysphagia

Swallowing / Diet Notes

Belongings, Devices & Other Information

DenturesGlasses / ContactsHearing Aid

Other Belongings Taken to Hospital

Any Other Important Information

Printing keeps the sheet to two pages. Looking at the preview spends nothing.

Works on your phone and computer. Nothing about the person is sent to us unless you tap Save.

Last updated: 24 October 2026 at 01:48 am

Your entries save automatically on this device. Print a copy and keep it with the person's important documents — review whenever medications, diagnoses or contacts change. The emergency transfer sheet is always free to print.

References

Current peer-reviewed literature · APA 7th Edition

[1]Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania. (2023). Understanding dementia MOOC. University of Tasmania.View source
[2]Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. (n.d.). Cognitive impairment. ACSQHC.View source
[3]Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. (2021). National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (2nd ed.). ACSQHC.View source
[4]Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. (2025). Aged Care Quality Standards — Standard 5: Clinical care — Outcome 5.4: Comprehensive care. ACQSC.View source
[5]Advance Care Planning Australia. (2024). Free advance care planning resources. Advance Care Planning Australia.View source
[6]Dementia Australia. (2024). Communicating with someone who has dementia. Dementia Australia.View source

Note: This information is for educational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for diagnosis and treatment decisions. Content is informed by evidence-based Australian and international guidelines.

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Verified against official sources on 29 September 2026