Planning a hospital-to-hospital transfer

Ask who is coordinating the transfer and who can explain the patient’s care requirements. The clinical discussion should connect the relevant professionals rather than depend on family members relaying medical instructions.

Ask which destination is expecting the patient and who is responsible for the arrival handoff. A destination name alone does not establish that arrival arrangements are in place.

Discuss how pickup timing will be communicated and whom to contact if the plan changes. A request begins the conversation; confirmation establishes the arrangement.