For Referring Physicians: The Jefferson Transfer Center 1-800-JEFF-121 The Jefferson Transfer Center’s one-call system for referring physicians is fast, efficient, comprehensive and user-centered. Call 1-800-JEFF-121 to expedite time-sensitive emergency transfers and non-emergent transfers for tertiary care services at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital or Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience. Transfer Process Checklist: For reference follow these easy steps to transferring a patient to Jefferson: Call the Jefferson Transfer Center at 1-800-JEFF-121. Provide the patient's demographic information and clinical reason for transfer. You may be asked for additional information such as the patient's diagnosis, required level of care, current IV infusions, weight and any special equipment that will be required for transport - for example, an intra-aortic balloon pump, ventilator, external/internal pacer, etc. The Jefferson Transfer Center will make all necessary air or ground transportation arrangements. Once the transfer arrangements are finalized, we will provide an estimated time of arrival. Obtain transfer consent by having the patient or an authorized family member sign an EMTALA-compliant transfer form. Complete a physician's certification statement of medical necessity for the patient's transport (Medicare patients only). Prepare a copy of the patient's chart. Prepare copies of all pertinent diagnostic studies related to reason for transfer - for example, lab work, EKGs, etc. Fax a demographic sheet to 215-503-2694 Remember: With just one call to the Jefferson Transfer Center – 1-800-JEFF-121 – referring physicians can quickly and easily arrange a patient’s transfer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Download our brochure.

Call 1-800-JEFF-121 to: Speak directly with an attending Jefferson physician. Just state the type of physician you need to get the process started. (View a complete list of Jefferson’s medical specialties.) Get the patient accepted for transfer to quality Jefferson care promptly. The Jefferson Transfer Center can facilitate transfer to Jefferson’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Acute Stroke Center, Spinal Cord Injury Center, Level 1 Regional Resource Trauma Center or any other inpatient area at Jefferson. Get a JeffSTAT ambulance or helicopter dispatched to pick up the patient STAT. Our paramedics, nurses and EMTs are trained to meet Jefferson’s standards of care. Our critical care equipment – including cardiac monitors/defibrillators, intravenous pumps, ventilators and fetal monitors – is state of the art.