Transfers to LPCH from Other Hospitals

Call the Dispatch Center at (650) 723-7342 and your call will be appropriately directed. If you require an LPCH Attending Physician, the Dispatch Center staff will facilitate the process for you. Any transport requirements for your patient can also be addressed by calling the number above.

Please have the following information available when calling in your admission:

• Patient’s name, address and phone number
• LPCH medical record number (if known)
• Date of birth
• Diagnosis
• Admitting and referring physician and name of facility/hospital
• Patient's present location
• Estimated time of arrival
• Insurance information
  

The Admitting Department will be notified of your patient's pending admission.

Parents/responsible parties will be asked to come to Admitting to sign required admission documents.