Procedure For Hospital Warm Handoff
Hospitals may call our main office at (916) 447-3268 and ask to speak with a supervisor to coordinate a hospital warm handoff.
Office Hours
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Monday–Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Friday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Phones are not answered between 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (lunch).
After-Hours Handoff
After office hours, call (916) 447-3268 and press 4.
This will forward hospital staff to the house phone to speak with the supervisor on duty.
Eligibility Requirements for Admission
The individual being referred must:
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Be lucid and coherent
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Be ambulatory (able to walk independently)
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Be dressed in proper clothing (not a hospital gown)
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Be able to walk up one flight of stairs
Required Documentation
The individual must have:
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A valid Photo ID, and
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A current TB card or proof of a negative TB result (chest x-ray documentation is acceptable).
If documentation is incomplete, the hospital must fax the patient information sheet for verification.
Fax: (916) 447-2921
Bed Reservation & Arrival Times
- Warm handoff intake begins at 5:30 PM.
- To reserve a bed, arrival must be no later than 5:30 PM and confirmed with a staff member in advance.
- After 6:00 PM, a bed is not guaranteed.
- Men arriving after 5:30 PM must wait until final call at 6:45 PM to determine if any beds are available.
If no beds are available, the individual may:
- Attend Chapel Service at 7:30 PM
- Stay for dinner at 8:30 PM
However, he will need to leave after dinner if no bed becomes available.
