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3.5.1 Swapping a patient

Some systems may handle this as a single function. Others may require a multiple process in which:

a) patient A is assigned a temporary location

b) patient B is assigned patient A’s location

c) patient A is assigned patient B’s prior location

This three-step scenario requires three separate transfer messages instead of a single swap message. If all beds in a hospital are occupied, it may be necessary to use a dummy location.

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