When is the Prolonged Field Care (PFC) provider's job considered complete?

The Prolonged Field Care (PFC) provider's job is considered complete when the receiving team understands the patient’s condition. This is crucial because effective communication and transfer of information ensure continuity of care, which is essential for patient safety and treatment. The PFC provider is responsible for providing a thorough and accurate handoff to the receiving team, detailing not only the clinical status of the patient but also the interventions that have already been performed. This ensures that the receiving team has all the necessary information to continue appropriate care for the patient.

While stability of the patient, transfer to another facility, and completion of documentation are important aspects of patient care, they do not fully encapsulate the provider's responsibilities. For example, a patient may be stable but without proper communication of their condition, the receiving team may not provide optimal care. Thus, understanding the patient’s condition by the receiving team is the key indicator that the PFC provider's role has officially concluded.