
Providing convenient and continuous medical services to our regional healthcare partners is a priority for Altru Health System. By coordinating inpatient care through our centralized Regional Transfer Coordinator, we've eliminated the complexities with inpatient care transitions, which benefits the outcomes of our regional patients.
To make an emergency or hospital transfer to Altru, call 855.4ALTRU1 (855.425.8781).
The transfer process at Altru Health System is easy:
Continuity of care is essential in positive patient outcomes. We are committed to working together to achieve the best patient care and experience possible.
Your patient referrals are important to us. The One Call Registered Nurse will streamline the referral and acceptance process, making it faster, more efficient and convenient with improved communication for the transferring patient.
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