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Transfer centers save lives, minimize bad debt.

J Johnsson

    Hospitals
    |March 20, 1990
    PubMed
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    Tampa General Hospital established transfer centers to improve patient care. These centers coordinate transfers, saving lives and preventing inappropriate patient dumping.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Patient Transfer Protocols

    Background:

    • Inappropriate patient transfers pose risks to patient safety and hospital resources.
    • Coordinating patient transfers is a complex logistical challenge.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of hospital transfer centers in resolving inappropriate transfer issues.
    • To assess the impact of transfer centers on patient outcomes and hospital operations.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of dedicated transfer centers within a hospital setting.
    • Centralized coordination of all incoming patient transfers.
    • Establishment of criteria for medically appropriate transfers.

    Main Results:

    • Transfer centers have successfully resolved inappropriate transfer problems.

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  • Coordination through a central point has been shown to save lives.
  • Incidents of patient dumping have been reduced by ensuring only medically appropriate transfers.

    • Conclusions:

    • Hospital transfer centers are an effective strategy for managing patient transfers.
    • Centralized transfer coordination improves patient safety and reduces inappropriate transfers.