Now, direct admission for patients is easier and more streamlined than ever with Methodist Healthcare Patient Placement Services. It’s a one call solution designed to simplify the admission process to Methodist Healthcare facilities and treatment, and to ensure a continuity of quality care from the moment the patient arrives at the hospital.

Here's how it works:

• A health care provider makes one easy call to the Methodist Healthcare Patient Placement Services Communications Center.
• They talk directly to a registered nurse experienced in critical/acute care with strong clinical assessment skills. Process oversight by Methodist Healthcare Chief Medical Officer.
• The center is equipped with the latest in electronic status technology, so the nurse has a real time tracking board displaying available beds and services at all Methodist Healthcare facilities right in front of them.
• Beds can be assigned and vital services scheduled before the patient ever leaves their original location to travel to a Methodist Healthcare facility.
• Time sensitive procedures such as cardiac catheterization, neurosurgery and stroke treatment plus admission to ICU’s can be accomplished in a more efficient timeframe.
• The Methodist Healthcare Patient Placement Services nurse can also assist the referring provider in sourcing necessary specialists or other personnel.
• Specialized medical transportation via helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft or ambulance can also be arranged.