The importance of being ready for a hospital discharge

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The Importance of Being Ready for a Hospital Discharge Being discharged after a lengthy stay in the hospital does not always mean that the ordeal is over. Often, it is just the next step to recovery. Who leave the hospital have medication errors; some 18% are re-admitted after 30 days. However, your elderly loved does not need to stay in the hospital permanently. The home can be a safe place for them; all that is needed is some preparation and proper care.

Plan It Out Don’t wing it; plan ahead. A few days before the discharge date, sit down with the patient and their doctors and discuss a plan. Make sure you keep your loved one involved. They should have input every step of the way. Also, make sure to plan for proper transportation on the day of discharge. Prepare the Home Depending on their needs, you may need to do some work around the home to prepare for the patient’s return. If special medical equipment is required, have it installed and tested a few days before they return in case it is defective and needs to be returned. Be Understanding After a lengthy hospital stay, some people are anxious after coming home. A patient is constantly monitored in the hospital; it is a safe place. Even if they want to leave, your loved one may worry about their safety and health when no longer being watched 24hours a day. Get Professional Help If their needs are serious enough immediately after a hospital discharge, you may require a home health care worker. At iCare Home Health, we provide the premier home care assistance and health services in Burlington, Oakville, and the entire Greater Toronto Area. Expecting a loved one back from the hospital soon? Our Hospital Discharge package will give them exactly what they need for a smooth transition. Contact us for more information today.

iCare Home Health Services Inc., 2275 Upper Middle Rd. E., Suite 101,OakvilleOntarioL6H 0C3,Telephone: (905) 491-6941, Email:Info@icarehomehealth.caWebsite:www.icarehomehealth.ca


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