Your medical team starts to plan for your discharge almost as soon as you arrive. You and your family will meet with a social worker who will help you plan for your transition from Hospital to home, or to other facilities as needed.

Our team will put in place a thorough plan for your care after you leave the Hospital. If you are going home, your nurse will give you written instructions and talk with you about how to take care of yourself after you leave the hospital. Make sure you or your caregiver understand:
•    Any special instructions about eating and drinking.
•    Activity guidelines (an exercise program or any restrictions on movement or activity).
•    Medications (what to take, when to take it, for how long).
•    How you can expect to feel and how long recovery could take.
•    Pain control.
•    How to care for any incisions, drains or tubes or medical equipment.
•    When to call your doctor.
If you are leaving to go to another health care facility, our team will make all the necessary arrangements for transfer and will make sure all medical information is forwarded to the new facility so you may continue your care without interruption.