HOSPITAL DISCHARGE

Planning your Hospital Discharge in Scarborough

An often-overlooked aspect of a successful hospital visit, is properly planning for the next step. People gearing up for a trip to the hospital tend to put most of their attention on the arrival date, neglecting to consider what happens on the release date.

This pre-discharge planning is especially important for seniors. Roughly 20% of seniors are forced to make a return visit to the hospital within a month of getting out. These are obviously not ideal numbers.

So, what is causing such high return rates? The short answer is inadequate planning. Having transportation home arranged beforehand, as well as having the home properly set up for recovery, can help ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home.

Post-Hospital Syndrome

After being discharged from the hospital, there is a period following the release where patients are susceptible to further illness, and are at risk for a return trip to the hospital.

A number of factors can contribute post-hospital syndrome, such as:

• Weakened immune system
• Change in routine
• New medications
• Disrupted sleep patterns
• Decrease in physical activity
• Diet change

These are just a few of the elements that can play a role in post-hospital syndrome. Many times, when patients are re-admitted to the hospital, it is for a different ailment than the reason for the original hospital visit.

One of the best ways to plan for a successful release from the hospital is to attain the services of a professional home care agency.

Affinity Health offers Hospital Discharge in Scarborough

Affinity Health is a well-established home care agency that specializes in Hospital Discharge in Scarborough. These services are designed to assist patients and their families to make a fluid move from the hospital, back to the house.

With over 20 years experience providing exceptional home care services, the experts at Affinity Health have been diligently working to develop customizable services that can be tailored to each unique care situation.

Having plenty of previous involvement with Hospital Discharge in Scarborough, caregivers are in an excellent position to help prepare for issues that most people fail to consider.

Services Offered with our Hospital Discharge in Scarborough

A wide variety of services are offered to help patients and their families plan appropriately for a hospital release, reducing confusion and stress. There are also several services available to assist with daily activities and routines, once the patient is safely back home.

Our Hospital Discharge in Scarborough includes the following:

• Case management
• In-hospital and in-home assessments
• Home visit to prepare for optimal recovery
• Discharge planning meeting prior to release
• Assistance with arranging transportation
• Assistance with any necessary home medical supplies and equipment
• Personal care
• Home support

Any of these services can be customized, so you get only the services you require, as often as needed. Once your custom care plan has been created, ongoing assistance will continue to be provided.

Ongoing Care after your Hospital Discharge in Scarborough includes:

• 24 hour on-call support for emergencies and any care inquiries
• Immediate response to requests for additional care
• Regular assessments to make sure you are getting the care you need
• Open communication with everyone involved in the case, including family members, doctors, and other healthcare professionals