Refer a patient | Overview
Referral or transfer
Admit a patient
Scheduled admission (elective)
If you need to schedule an admission to Boston Children's and you do not have attending privileges, please:
- page the Coordinator of Patient Placement (COPP) at 617-355-6369
- or, call direct at 617-355-0000
Unplanned/emergency admission
If a patient needs to be admitted to Boston Children's, but Emergency Services at Boston Children's are not needed:
- page the Coordinator of Patient Placement (COPP) at 617-355-6369
- or, call direct at 617-355-0000
Transfer an unstable patient
If a patient needs to be transferred from another facility to Boston Children's Hospital, call 866-771-KIDS. An attending physician will mobilize the Critical Care Transport Team, discuss the availability of a bed, and plan for interim stabilization.
Medical passport
Boston Children's has a new "Medical passport" (aka medication list) form for patients to bring with them during their visit to Boston Children's. The passport is a form that referring health care providers can use to help list all of a patient's prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, herbal remedies, and supplements, including dose and frequency.
How to transport a patient
Boston Children's Emergency Communications Center facilitates and coordinates emergency patient transport to Boston Children's Hospital. With one phone call, community pediatric providers can request:
- Children's Critical Care Transport Team
- Arrange transfer to Children's Emergency Department or ICU
- Access Boston Children's specialists for urgent consultation
Trained communication specialists dedicated to handling emergency referrals for medical, surgical, trauma, neonatal and cardiac patients staff the Center. The Center's staff works closely with community providers (physicians, nurses, administrative staff) to mobilize the Critical Care Transport Team, discuss the availability of a bed, and plan for interim stabilization.
For transport: 1-866-771-KIDS (toll-free)
For Information: 617-355-2170
Referral tool kit
On behalf of our entire team, we would like to thank you for your continued partnership.
Based on your feedback, we have developed map pads, phone directories and other tools to help you and your patients gain access to our specialists with ease. Our continued goal is to provide you with exceptional care and exceptional service.