Call 501-686-8000 and ask for attending (note the Physician call center number, not the main hospital operator number)
- The referring physician or facility should contact the UAMS attending, or a resident who will consult with the attending. The attending will determine if the transfer is clinically appropriate and will begin the transfer process.
- The transfer team will be contacted by the UAMS attending or resident.
- The transfer team will be in contact with the referring facility for necessary information and then complete the process when a bed has been assigned and transportation arranged.
- The nurses in the Physician Call Center will maintain contact with the Referring Physician and will keep him/her updated on the status of the transfer