Fit to Sit Pathways Policy

Version 1.1 approved 05 November 2024

The Fit to Sit Pathways Policy (PDF 341KB) sets the mandatory requirements for the management of patients assessed as clinically suitable to be transferred from:

  • Ambulance to placement in the Emergency Department waiting room; or
  • Hospital bed or treatment room to transit lounge or other suitable location prior to discharge from hospital.

Applicability

This policy applies to all employees and contracted staff of SA Health; that is all employees and contracted staff of the Department for Health and Wellbeing, Local Health Networks (including state-wide services aligned with those Networks) and SA Ambulance Service.