Facility-to-ER ambulance transfers for patients arriving from clinics, SNFs, or other hospitals to emergency departments across Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
ER Intake Transport is an interfacility transfer (IFT) that brings patients from a clinic, skilled nursing facility, or other hospital to an emergency department for evaluation or admission. These are coordinated facility-to-ER transfers with proper handoff documentation and receiving ED coordination.
Whether a patient at a SNF needs emergency evaluation, an urgent care clinic determines a higher level of care is required, or a hospital needs to transfer a patient to an ED with specialized capabilities, our crews handle the transport with complete documentation and real-time updates.
Crew level is matched to patient acuity — BLS or CCT staffing assigned based on the clinical needs of each patient. All crews are employed under Medical Director oversight.
Coordinated facility-to-ER transfers with proper documentation and communication at every step.
BLS or CCT crews assigned based on patient condition, ensuring the appropriate level of care during transport to the ED.
Our team coordinates directly with the receiving emergency department so the ED team is prepared for patient arrival.
Complete handoff documentation accompanies the patient, including sending facility care notes and ePCR records.
Sending facilities receive real-time transport status updates from dispatch through pickup, en route, and arrival.
Continuous vital sign monitoring including blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen saturation as clinically indicated throughout the transport.
Around-the-clock dispatch for scheduled and on-demand ER intake transports, any day of the year.
ER intake transport is used when a patient at one facility needs transfer to an emergency department for higher-level evaluation.
Patients requiring emergency evaluation or hospital admission beyond urgent care capabilities.
SNF residents with acute changes in condition requiring emergency department evaluation.
Outpatient clinics transferring patients who need emergency care or higher-level imaging and diagnostics.
Hospitals transferring patients to EDs at facilities with specialized capabilities or capacity.
Call 800-880-0556, submit online, or have your facility place the order with patient details.
Dispatch confirms the booking, assigns the right crew and vehicle, and provides an ETA.
Your assigned crew arrives at the pickup location, introduces themselves, and prepares the patient.
Patient is transported safely. Trip documentation and ePCR available for the sending facility.
"When a patient at our SNF needs to go to the ER, response time matters. WCA gets a crew to us faster than anyone else."
Medi-Cal, Medicare, and most commercial insurance accepted. We verify coverage before transport — no surprise bills. Learn about insurance & billing →
Available 24/7 across Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Call dispatch or email us to arrange a facility-to-ER transfer.
