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Infants requiring urgent transfer to specialized neonatal units are particularly vulnerable, often due to the limited capabilities of peripheral birthing facilities, the absence of structured neonatal transport networks, and the reliance on unsafe or uncoordinated transfer methods. Approximately 25% of neonatal transfers are time-sensitive and require specialized neonatal teams to respond promptly. Any delay in the mobilization of the retrieval team can adversely affect the delivery of this essential time-sensitive care.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n This single-center quality improvement (QI) study was conducted at a tertiary care center with a Level 3B NICU. We aimed to reduce our MT to \u226410\u2005min in &gt;70% of emergent neonatal transfers within 3 months. Multiple change ideas and Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles (designation of transport nurse, education regarding timely mobilization, keeping prechecked retrieval kit, keeping all equipment together) were carried out.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n MT was reduced to \u226410\u2005min in 70.6% of transfers, and MT was under 15\u2005min in 80.6% of emergent neonatal transfers, achieving the benchmark of 15\u2005min given for \u201claunch time\u201d by the Australian New Zealand Neonatal Retrieval Network (ANZNRN) 2022 data dictionary.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n Effectively formulated and executed QI strategies can accelerate the benchmark time-related quality indicators for urgent neonatal transport teams during critical neonatal transfers. 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