Let's Keep You Home - Fraser Health Authority
Let's Keep You Home - Fraser Health Authority
Let's Keep You Home - Fraser Health Authority
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Welcome back home:What now?1. Reconnect with your neighbours and friendsso they can support you at home as much asthey are able, in both big and small ways2. If you were registered with <strong>Home</strong> <strong>Health</strong>and had a Case Manager before going intohospital, reconnect with him or her3. Follow up with your family doctor, byappointment or by telephone, about yourrecent hospitalization and your needs nowthat you are home4. Take all your current medications to yournext appointment with your doctor, alongwith any directions you received from thehospital at the time of discharge5. Inform your pharmacist of your most recentmedication list6. Call your doctor’s office or dial 8-1-1 to callthe BC Nurseline if you experience any newsymptoms or recurrence of the problems thatsent you to the hospital7. Be patient with yourself as you slowly regainyour strength and mobility8. Enjoy sleeping in your own bed again!HOME IS BEST 15