title: What important step must be considered before transferring a patient from one facility to another?
abstract: When a patient is in need of transport, it may be sudden and unexpected. It is important that a referring facility is aware of how to initiate the transport process so that there is no delay in transport and the patient receives the safest and most competent care.
authors.affiliation: Adult Transport Services, IHC Life Flight, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
authors.forename: Renee
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Holleran
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rhoades
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010360:Patient Transfer