Which type of transfer involves movement to a bed outside of the licensed facility?

The correct choice is inter-facility transfer, which refers to the process of moving a patient from one licensed healthcare facility to another. This type of transfer could occur for various reasons, including the need for specialized care that the original facility cannot provide, or for a higher level of treatment that necessitates relocation to a different institution.

In contrast, intra-facility transfer pertains to the movement of a patient within the same healthcare facility, such as from one room to another or from one unit to another. Temporary and permanent transfers are terms that describe the duration of the patient’s stay in the new facility or setting. A temporary transfer means the patient will return to the original facility, while a permanent transfer indicates a more indefinite or long-term move but still occurs within the framework of one facility.

Acknowledging the definitions and implications of each term clarifies why inter-facility transfer is specifically designated for movement to a different, licensed location.