Ending Your Hospital Stay
Discharge Planning
We understand your desire to be discharged from the
hospital as soon as your condition warrants. Therefore,
the nursing staff will facilitate the coordination of your
discharge plan during your stay, including your need for
community resources. If you require extensive planning
in anticipation of your discharge, such as placement
assistance or assistance by protective services, your
nurse will involve the hospital Case Manager, and
if necessary, a Social Worker. Discharge planning begins
on admission and staff will explain our discharge policy
early in your stay.
Going Home
After discussion with you and/or your family, your physician
will determine if you are ready to be discharged. Your
nurse will assist you with the discharge process. The
hospital discharge time is 10:00 a.m.
Please arrange for transportation home. Any valuables
placed in the safe should be picked up upon discharge.
Final instructions will be completed in your room
prior to discharge. Wheelchairs are available to
transport you from your room to your vehicle at the
time of your discharge.
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