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Patient Transfer and Transport

Adult patient transfer

From another hospital's emergency department or inpatient unit:

  • Contact the OHSU and Doernbecher Transfer Center.

Portland metro area: Call 503 494-7000
Outside Portland metro area: Call 800 648-6478
From a physician's office in the Portland metro area:

  • Contact your local EMS if the patient is unstable.
  • Contact the OHSU and Doernbecher Transfer Center at 503 494-7000 if the patient is stable.

Pediatric patient transfer

From another hospital's emergency department or inpatient unit:

  • Contact the Pediatric and Neonatal Doernbecher Transport Team (PANDA) at the OHSU and Doernbecher Transfer Center.

Portland metro area: 503 494-7000
Outside Portland metro area: Call 888 66PANDA (888 667-2632).
From a physician's office in the Portland metro area:

  • Contact your local EMS if the patient is unstable.
  • Contact the OHSU and Doernbecher Transfer Center at 503 494-7000 if the patient is stable.

Patient transport

The OHSU and Doernbecher Transfer Center is available to assist physicians with determining the best method for patient transport.

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