24/7 Transfers and Emergency Consultations
Our registered nurses are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help coordinate urgent patient transfers between facilities.
- We review transfer requests based on how urgent the case is and what resources are available
- After hours, we also offer emergency phone consults for complex or unusual cases
Transfer and Admission Requests
All requests for acute facility transfers or direct admission will be considered for acceptance of care.
Non-urgent transfers are considered based on:
- Available resources to meet the patient’s needs
- Whether specialized (tertiary) care is needed
- Teaching and research merits of the case
- Other medical center commitments
Call the Referral and Transfer Center
Requests for acute transfers, direct admissions, or urgent pediatric telemedicine consultations
Required Documentation
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Medical Records
Please send all required medical records with the patient, including:
- Discharge summary
- Imaging studies
In some cases, we may ask you to fax records in advance for physician review. This helps us prepare the right care team and services.
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Transfer Agreement
To help manage resources and ensure continuity of care, we may request a transfer letter of agreement that includes:
- An accepting physician
- A receiving facility
This enables the timely return of patients to their home community after completing specialized care.