HTC Transition Resources

Transitioning from a pediatric Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) to an adult HTC is a critical step in managing your long-term health and independence. As you grow older, your medical needs, responsibilities, and lifestyle may change, and it’s important to ensure your care evolves with you. The transition process helps you take a more active role in your treatment, understand your bleeding disorder, and build relationships with a new care team that will support you into adulthood. Determining if you’re ready to begin this journey involves assessing your knowledge about your condition, your ability to manage treatment, and your comfort in making health-related decisions. Reviewing resources provided by your care team can help you better understand what to expect, what skills you’ll need, and how to prepare for a smooth and successful transition.

To help guide this process, the transition of care includes a three-part assessment that begins in early adolescence. The first phase, typically starting between ages 12–14, focuses on building awareness of your bleeding disorder, learning basic self-care skills, and beginning conversations about taking more responsibility for your health. The second phase, between ages 14–17, encourages deeper engagement, such as managing appointments, understanding insurance, and beginning to communicate directly with your care team. The final phase, starting at age 17 and beyond, is about preparing for a full transfer of care to an adult HTC. This includes ensuring you can independently manage your treatment plan, refill medications, advocate for yourself, and navigate adult healthcare systems. Each step is designed to support you in becoming confident and prepared for adult care.

To support you through each stage, resource documents are provided below, including the Transition Assessment Checklist and the “5 Steps to Transfer of Care” guide to help you prepare and navigate the process when you’re ready.

MEET YOUR TRANSITION TEAM

Rady Children’s Health HTTC

Center for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders

5 STEPS TO TRANSFER OF CARE

DOCUMENTS

RESOURCES

Center for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders at UC San Diego Health
Contact: 858-657-6028 (select Option 1)

Rady Children’s Health San Diego HTTC
Contact: 858-966-8163

GHPP Insurance (if needed)
Contact: 916-713-8400 OR ghppeligibility@dhcs.ca.gov
GHPP Website

TRANSFER OF CARE OPEN HOUSE

Your care teams at Rady Children’s Health and UC San Diego Health are committed to ensuring your smooth transition to adult care. The Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders at UC San Diego Health invites you to tour our clinic, meet our providers and clinical staff, get your questions answered, and enjoy lunch with us.

Date
TBD (our next event will take place this fall)

Time
11:00AM – 1:00PM
In partnership with Rady Children’s Health HTTC and HASDC

Parking Information
Parking is available in the underground parking structure. Validation will be provided.