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Things to Consider for a Safe Discharge
Things to Consider for a Safe Discharge
Identify your coach
It is important that you choose
someone who can be your support person during this process.
Make a wish list
Identify all the things your friends
and family could do for you when you are discharged home.
Explore options for medical equipment
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Begin your discharge plan
Begin your discharge plan prior to coming
into hospital. Call your insurance company once your decision is
made to have the surgery. Talk with member services and ask about
all your benefits.
- What are your home care benefits?
- Who are the preferred providers in your area?
- What are your skilled nursing facility benefits?
- Who are the preferred providers are in your area?
- What are your acute rehabilitation benefits?
- Who are the preferred providers in your area?
Identify options for transportation
Identify options for transportation from
the hospital. You need to be sure that a personnel vehicle is appropriate
to transport your home. What are the other options available?
- Private transportation
- Wheelchair van
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