Cincinnati Children's Transportation Services Overview

Why It Matters

Rapid, coordinated pediatric transport reduces critical‑care delays, improving survival odds and bolstering the hospital’s competitive edge in specialized child health services.

Key Takeaways

• 24/7 pediatric transport team ensures rapid, ICU-level care.
• Centralized Access Hub coordinates logistics across entire health system.
• Dedicated Care Force One helicopter provides fast, specialized air transport.
• Multidisciplinary crew includes nurses, therapists, paramedics, and EMTs.
• One-call Admission and Transfer Center streamlines referrals and transport requests.

Summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has unveiled a dedicated pediatric transportation service that handles both ground and air transfers, promising ICU‑level care the moment a child requires urgent medical movement.

The operation hinges on a 24/7 Admission and Transfer Center that fields every referral, while a centralized Access Hub synchronizes capacity, logistics and flow across the health system. The fleet includes the Care Force One helicopter, a pediatric‑specific aircraft designed for rapid, expert air transport, complemented by ground ambulances equipped for critical care.

Staffed by a multidisciplinary team—nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics and EMTs—the service emphasizes seamless communication and coordinated support for families and providers. As the video states, callers are “connected instantly to our Admission and Transfer Center… one‑call 24/7 connection for referrals, transfers and transport.”

By consolidating expertise, technology and logistics, the program aims to cut transport times, improve clinical outcomes and reinforce Cincinnati Children’s position as a national leader in pediatric emergency care, setting a benchmark for other health systems.

Original Description

When Every Minute Matters, Specialized Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Makes the Difference

When your child needs urgent medical transport, you want skill, safety and calm support. At Cincinnati Children’s, you’ll find all three.

We bring the ICU-level expertise of Cincinnati Children’s directly to your child. Our team stabilizes patients at the referring hospital and safely transports them by ground or air to the care they need.

For Families:

We’re here to answer questions about what we offer or how we can help. Call us at 513-636-7126 (or long distance at 1-877-258-6416).

For Providers:

Ready to schedule a patient transfer? Call our Transfer Center at 513-636-9337.

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