How In-Home Care Helps With Hospital Discharge Planning

Phoenix Home Care & Hospice wants you or your loved one to heal at home as much as possible. One thing we specialize in is hospital discharge planning for when you’re ready to come home. Today’s blog from Phoenix Home Care & Hospice explains how at-home care helps with hospital discharge planning. 

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A Smooth Transition Home

Discharge planning is a process that ensures a smooth transition from one level of care to another. For our purposes, that means moving you from the hospital to in-home care. Only a doctor can discharge you from the hospital. But several members of the care team can provide discharge planning for you, including nurses, social workers, case managers, or even family members. Typically, discharge planning is a team effort.

Basics of a Discharge Plan

In-home care represents one facet of a hospital discharge plan. There are many steps involved.

Evaluation. Qualified personnel, including doctors, nurses, counselors, and the care team, will assess you to make sure you’re able to be cared for outside of a hospital setting.

Discussion. Qualified personnel will discuss every possible option with the patient or the patient’s representative.

Planning. We make sure that the next place you go is ready for you, whether it’s in-home care or another medical facility.

Support. We’ll determine whether you and your loved ones need caregiver training or other support.

Referrals. Your care team will refer you to various services and organizations, including in-home care agencies, assisted living facilities, primary care physicians, and/or specialists.

Scheduling. Discharge planning includes arranging follow-up appointments or tests.

Where an In-Home Care Agency Comes Into Play

An in-home care agency like Phoenix Home Care handles hospital discharge planning as you or your loved one heads home for healing. We understand a hospital stay is stressful for everyone. We’ll help you by discussing your physical condition with you and your doctor, planning for your healing at home, and providing services to assist you. We help with wound care, medication management, diet, rehabilitation, appointments, vital sign monitoring, and light housekeeping around the home.

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Compassionate In-Home Care by Phoenix Home Care

Phoenix Home Care believes in new beginnings for our clients. If you or a loved one needs some extra medical attention after discharge from a hospital, consider in-home services from our team. Contact Phoenix Home Care or call toll-free 1-888-830-2388 for more details.

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