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10 TOP TIPS WHEN YOU ARE
10 TOP TIPS WHEN YOU ARE
DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL
DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL

1), Ask the staff caring for you on the 6), The waiting time in the discharge
ward when you are likely to go home. lounge will depend on what you are
They should be able to give you an waiting for, you will be kept fully up
expected date of discharge. to date. We aim to facilitate your
discharge as quickly as possible.
2), When you have a discharge date,
arrange for a relative or friend to 7), Your Discharge Letter will be given
collect you and bring clothing for you to you with your medications as you
to wear home. Let the staff know if leave – The discharge lounge staff will
they need to make other transport keep you informed.
arrangements for you.
8), You may be going to another care
3), Make sure you have keys to get provider and the ward team should
into your home and the heating is on have already discussed this with
with a supply of food on your return you. We will contact your next care
if possible. If you have no food on provider to ensure there is no gap in
discharge at home, please talk to a your care.
member of the team.
9), Other Patients may leave before
4), Do not forget to ask for any you this will be dependent on their
medical certifi cates you may need circumstances and what they were
while you are on the ward. waiting for. Again, please ask a
member of staff if you have any
5), You will be sent to the Discharge concerns.
Lounge in the morning as early as
possible, ideally by 10.00am on your 10), If you have any queries, ask
discharge date. This is a comfortable, the nurse in charge of the ward/
safe, and relaxing environment with department. We look forward to
refreshments. The registered Nurses facilitating your discharge home.
and Nursing assistants will provide
care for you whilst you wait for your By, S ia McNam a
medications and transport home.
Ward Manager - Discharge Lounge
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