Discharge
FirstHealth Case Managers are registered nurses or social workers who are trained to help you decide if you have special needs after discharge (such as home care visits). If needed, the Case Manager will help you and your family set up any necessary equipment and care at home. If you cannot go home, the Case Manager will help you and your family plan where you will go. This may or may not be covered by your insurance. Please make sure you have all of your belongings and valuables including medications
Transportation
Getting home is the responsibility of the patient and family. Please arrange for a ride home as soon as you know when you will be discharged.
Taking Care of Yourself at Home
The nursing staff will provide a copy of your discharge instructions, as well as information on any medications you will be taking at home. Call your doctor or the nursing staff if you have questions.
Home Follow-up
You may receive a phone call from our staff the day after you leave the hospital if you had surgery or if your doctor asked that you be called. We want to make sure that you are getting the care you need at home and that you understand your discharge instructions.
If you have a referral for a nurse to visit you at home, the home care agency will receive a copy of your history, physical report and orders written by your doctor. The home care agency will contact you at home.
