Table 1.

PTAC Projected Implementation Timeline

Date	Description	Anticipated Completion
March 30	Working group tasks:	Immediate
	Determine scope, design, and initial plan
	Design algorithm, decision tools, and forms
March 31	Government to review, discuss, and approve PTAC proposal	24 hours
	Install equipment in temporary and permanent PTAC locations
	Design database architecture to track and approve requests for transfer
	Reassign staff to PTAC
	Contract for onsite physician support
April 1–2	Government to release PTAC directive	24 hours
	Develop PTAC process flow
	Train staff to new roles
	Test system and newly installed equipment with GTA transfer requests
April 3	“Go live” for entire province from temporary location at 7:00 am
April 3–4	Assess current system and anticipate requirements during relocation and as volume increases	48–72 hours
	Problem-solve difficulties and implement change
	Begin recruiting permanent PTAC staff
	Begin transition to permanent PTAC location
April 10	Anticipate reaching peak volume of requests
April 21	Begin design of web-based transfer request management system	60–90 days
	Begin development of formal PTAC policies, procedures, and job descriptions
April 28	Determine future needs, locate suitable permanent location (if required), and plan for transition	120–180 days

PTAC = Provincial Transfer Authorization Center; GTA = Greater Toronto Area.