Our transfer centers are RN-staffed and clinically supported, efficient, 24/7 logistic centers that handle both inbound and outbound transfers to our Intermountain Health hospitals and facilities. We can handle all the logistics of transferring a patient, including:
- Call ahead processing for ED referrals with patient details tracked prior to arrival – avoiding miscommunication and unexpected arrivals
- Coordination of transfers – ED to ED, ED Call Aheads, Direct Admits, Inpatient Transfers, and Future Admits
- Facilitating provider-to-provider communication
- Connecting RNs for report
- Arranging all forms of medical transport, including air
Call with the following information:
- Patient name, gender and DOB
- Diagnosis/Condition
- Contact number for the physician requesting the transfer (no pagers)
- Name of sending facility/unit and call back number
- Reason for transferring patient