Hospital-to-Hospital Patient Transfer: A Family's Guide
Hospital-to-hospital transfers go smoothly when both hospitals are ready before the ambulance moves.
By Sri Loukya Ambulance Service · Updated · General information, not medical advice
With the sending hospital
- Confirm the treating doctor agrees to the transfer
- Get a transfer summary
- Settle billing early, it is a common source of delay
- Ask what support is needed during the journey
With the receiving hospital
- Confirm the bed and department
- Get a contact name and number
- Ask about admission paperwork and deposit
- Share the expected arrival window
Common delays
Billing, delayed summaries and unconfirmed beds cause most transfer delays. Start these early on the day of transfer.