Immediate Transfer Services, 24/7

The Driscoll Access Center (DAC) helps medical providers quickly transfer patients into Driscoll Children's Hospital Care for:

  • Neonatal and Pediatric Transfers
  • Direct Admissions
  • Emergency Referrals
  • Physician Consults
  • Communication
  • Critical Care Transport Team (Ground, Rotor and Fixed Wing)

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(361) 694-5110 or (800) 879-KIDS (5437)

Transfer Information

To speed up the process of transferring a patient from your team to Driscoll Children’s Hospital, please have the following information ready.

Facility

  • Facility Name
  • Caller Name
  • Patient Location
  • Referring Physician

Patient Information

  • Patient Name
  • DOB
  • Weight
  • Gender
  • Chief Complaint
  • Onset of Symptoms
  • Primary Diagnosis
  • Secondary Diagnosis
  • Medical History
  • G-Tube
  • O2 Requirements/Intubated/Trach
  • Vascular Access/Central Line/PIV

Guardian

  • Name
  • Phone Number
  • Weight – for flight transport

Notes

  • B/P
  • HR
  • RR
  • Temp
  • SP02
  • Cap Refill
  • GCS

Reason for Transfer
Please include details like:

  • Medications Administered
  • Time Frame
  • Critical Labs
  • Tests

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