Discharge and Going Home

When you are medically ready to leave the hospital, your physician will write a discharge order on your medical chart. Your nurses and your physician will discuss discharge information with you, including special diets, medications and limitations on your activities. The case manager will assist you in making arrangements for home care or other community services, if needed.

Your physician will let you know if an office visit is necessary after discharge. Be sure to check your room for all personal belongings and reclaim any valuables from the hospital safe. When your transportation arrives, please allow your nurse to escort you from the hospital.

Reminders - a few reminders as you prepare to go home:

• Remember to keep all records of bills, insurance forms, payments of claims, receipts and other papers because many of these expenses are tax deductible.
• If you plan to change your residence, give the admitting office your new forwarding address for any mail or gifts that might come to you after your discharge.
• Follow your doctor’s recommendations for your continued recovery.
• Your nurse will offer education for any of the following that may apply at the time of discharge: medications, special diet instructions, heart failure, diabetes, rehabilitation, cardiac rehab, transportation and care notes/restrictions.
• If you require continued care and meet qualifications, our nurses and therapists canhelp you complete your recovery at home.

Thank you for choosing Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center as your healthcare provider!