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Transfer Center

The Community Health Network In-Patient Transfer Center was created to improve the patient and referring provider experience when connecting to care across our multi-facility hospital system. The center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for your patient's transfer needs.

Call 317-355-5353 to request a transfer.

What to expect when you call the transfer center

The transfer RN specialist will coordinate and make necessary calls for the full continuum of care:

  • Patient registration
  • Transportation arrangements
  • Bed request collaboration with house supervisors
  • RN report coordination
  • Coordinate physician to physician conference calls

What you need on your transfer center phone call

  • Patient name and date of birth
  • Diagnosis
  • Physician name requesting transfer and direct contact number
  • Transportation details: Air, ground, ALS, BLS, wheelchair, patient weight (kg), O2, medications and necessary equipment

The Community Health Network In-Patient Transfer Center will significantly improve the transfer experience for our providers and patients. Our goal is to ensure safe, efficient, quality care for every life we touch.