Sign a petition to make Transfer Center Tuesday an official day!
It’s time to honor our unsung heroes at Hospital Transfer Centers.
Every day, hospital transfer center staff across the nation ensure patients receive lifesaving care—often with little recognition. They identify the best possible hospital for each patient’s specific needs and then orchestrate a complex web of communication among doctors, house supervisors, unit nurses, emergency departments, and nearly every other department to arrange swift and safe transfers.
Over five million patients are transferred annually in the U.S. (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality), and each transfer depends on the dedication of these behind-the-scenes teams. By reducing wait times and improving continuity of care, transfer center staff help save countless lives.
We’re proposing Transfer Center Tuesday, to be observed on the first Tuesday of March. Let this day serve as a tribute to these unsung heroes and the critical work they do in every corner of the healthcare system. By establishing Transfer Center Tuesday as an officially recognized day, we can shine a spotlight on the lifesaving role these professionals play in patient care.
Please join us in our mission: Sign the petition to make Transfer Center Tuesday a nationally celebrated day. Your support validates the invaluable efforts of the many who work tirelessly, day in and day out, for the well-being of millions of patients.