Organizing Safe Transitions from Intensive Care

Table 1

Secure, encourage, and collaborate strategies in ICU transitional care.

	Generic category/subcategory
	Secure	Encourage	Collaborate
Before transfer	(i) Optimize vital functions; (ii) Reduce and adjust	(i) Promote self-ability; (ii) Customize the information	(i) Communicate and coordinate; (ii) Arrange a pretransfer meeting
The day of transfer	(i) Assess and summarize; (ii) Hand over responsibility; (iii) Arrange a safe transfer	Give confidence	Negotiate and facilitate
After transfer	Take charge	Instill hope and courage	(i) Prepare discharge; (ii) Follow up

A safe, interactive rehabilitation process.