Let's Keep You Home - Fraser Health Authority

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The day arrives:Going home from hospitalFrom the day you are admitted to the hospital we willwork with you and your family to begin planning foryour discharge. All members of the health care teamplay a role. They will be checking your progress everyday and provide an estimated discharge date.You may be discharged at any time of theday or early evening. Hospital staff will try togive your family as much notice as possible ofyour projected discharge date. As soon as yourphysician writes the discharge order, please callyour family and pack your belongings. We arenot able to delay discharge times as we mustimmediately prepare your bed for another patient.If family or friends are unable to take you homethat day, some other options, which involvecost, include: taxis; HandyDart; private drivingservices; Medivan (in some areas only; wheelchairaccessible: 1-877-222-2031).If you are unable to contact these servicesyourself, please ask a member of your family or acare aide on the unit to help.14 HOME IS BEST
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 Home Healthand 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
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