Patients may be admitted to Children's Hospital 24 hours a day by physicians with admitting privileges. Physicians who are not staff members may refer patients to a staff member or contact the admitting resident. The admitting resident collects patient information and notifies Patient Access Services and the primary care physician of the admission. Patient Access Services should be notified of all admissions. Patients admitted through the Emergency Department will be called in to Patient Access Services from the Emergency Department.
All discharges are the responsibility of staff on the inpatient units.
Transfers All transfers from acute care units are completed by the inpatient staff.