LOUIS PASTEUR 1822 - 1895
In the field of observation, chance favors only the prepared mind.
Don’t Leave Until… 6 things to know before you walk out that hospital door.
Be sure to meet with the hospital’s discharge planner early in your stay to ensure a smooth discharge process later on.
When it’s time to be released from the hospital, your physician will authorize a hospital discharge. Tis doesn’t necessarily mean that you are completely well—it only means that you no longer need hospital services. If you disagree, you or your caregiver can appeal the decision (see If You Disagree, right). On the other hand, you may be pleased
to learn that your doctor has approved your discharge. But before you can leave the hospital, there are several things that you or your caregiver must attend to. Te first step is to know who will be
involved in your discharge process. Tis starts with the hospital’s discharge planner, who may be a nurse, social worker, or administrator, or may have
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some other title. You and your caregiver should meet this person relatively early in your hospital stay; if not, find out who this person is and be sure to meet with him or her well before your expected discharge date.
If You Disagree You or a relative can appeal your doctor’s discharge decision. If you are a Medicare patient, be sure you are given “An Important Message from Medicare” from the hospital’s discharge planner or caseworker. This details your rights to remain in the hospital for care and provides information on who to contact to appeal a discharge decision.
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