Which of the following is not included in the admission package that accompanies a patient to the inpatient unit?

• A. AF Form 560
• B. Patient Suspense File
• C. AF Form 577
• D. The Outpatient Record

Answer: (B)

The admission package is the set of documents needed to start and support an inpatient stay, containing items that provide the patient’s medical history and the necessary administrative approvals. The outpatient record is included because it carries prior diagnoses, treatments, medications, and other history the inpatient team must know to treat the patient safely and continuously. Official forms like AF Form 560 and AF Form 577 are part of the admission process, documenting consent, authorization, and administrative data required for admission. The Patient Suspense File, however, is an internal holding area for documents awaiting processing and filing within the medical record system. It isn’t something that travels with the patient to the inpatient unit as part of the admission package.