An Interhospital Transfer Primer: Current Strategies and Innovations for Safer, More Appropriate, and More Efficient Transfers

Right-size transfers with a modern, case-based primer. Learn to implement high-yield transfer call practices, establish standardized EMR documentation, and assess when to utilize round-trip procedure-only moves or expedited outpatient consults. We also incorporate roles like Intake Hospitalists and regional coordinators to streamline flow. You’ll evaluate options, apply practical tools, and return ready to improve safety, appropriateness, and efficiency.

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Availability

On-Demand

Expires on Apr 30, 2027

Cost

Member: $0.00

Non-Member: $55.00

Credit Offered

1 CME Credit

1 ABIM-MOC Point

1 Participation Credit

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Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, learners should be able to:

Implement transfer medicine best practices into the transfer call workflow at their home institution.
Establish standard work for the safe and efficient management of inter-hospital transfer requests, that is patient-centric as well as sensitive to regional hospital capacity.
Assess recent innovations in the field of transfer medicine and incorporate those that best fit the idiosyncratic needs of their hospital system.
Utilize, when appropriate, alternatives to interhospital transfer, like 'round-trip' procedure-only transfers, and expedited outpatient consultation pathways.
Assess the need for additional transfer infrastructure within their greater hospital system, including Intake Hospitalist positions and Regional Transfer Center Coordinators.

Faculty

Michael Hendricks
James Clements
Sandeep Pagali
John Vazquez, MD

Faculty Disclosures
The individuals in control of content for this activity have no relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose unless listed here. Any relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of this activity.

Accreditation Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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