VA Transfer for Suicidal Ideation Patient Postponed

Summary: A Priority 3 medical transfer was initially dispatched for a patient with suicidal ideations, to be transported from Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville to the VA facility, room 1A. The patient required cardiac monitoring and oxygen at 2 liters. However, the transfer was stood down after it was determined that the patient would not be ready until 2 a.m. The event was later re-initiated with updated readiness information.