Patient Guide

Discharge Information We want your discharge to be a pleasant experience. The following Information will help you better understand the discharge process and assist in your transistion home. Whodetermineswhen I amdischarged from the hospital?

Your physician will assess your health status and determine when it is appropriate for you to go home (or to another facility suitable for your recovery). During your stay, your care team will be planning for your needs after you leave the hospital. They will work with you and your physician to arrange any special requests for care at home. This will involve meeting with a case manager on the first or second day of your stay. Will someone discuss withme how to take care of myself once I leave the hospital? You will be given complete instructions from your care team on how to take care of yourself outside the hospital. Your nurse will review the information with you as well as provide written instructions for you to take home. Please include your family or support person as part of this process to also hear about your home care instructions and to ask questions. Be sure you and/ or your support person have spoken with a case manager and that you understand what services you may need after leaving the hospital. Can I just walk out when I’m told that I’m ready for discharge? No. To ensure your health and safety we have a discharge process. This process will involve a discharge assessment with your nurse and a review of your home care instructions. A hospital representative will also escort you to the pick-up location and help you safely to the car. When should I arrange for transportation home? Early planning is the best way to ensure you will be ready to go as soon as your doctor has approved your discharge. Please make sure that you tell your nurse how you will be getting home. We will make every effort to assist anyone with special circumstances.

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