6 Tips to Make Your Loved One’s Hospital Discharge Easier

Having a loved one discharged from the hospital can be an overwhelming experience. While you’re relieved that they are recovering, you can’t help but worry if you would be able to care for them on your own. But don’t worry, this blog post will help you be ready even before your loved one’s discharge date.

To get started, what you will need is to:

• Prepare a notebook. You will be using this to record all the important instructions, details, and information that you will be using once your loved one is discharged. If you’re not a fan of writing down, you can also use your smartphone to take notes and snap pictures which you can review for later use.
• Ask a nurse for guidance. If it’s possible, try asking them to show you the exact procedure in caring for your loved one. While taking notes can be helpful, seeing the entire process will help it register to your mind easier. As much as you can, try learning about the common problems you would be facing and how you should address them.
• Consult with the primary care physician. Your loved one’s doctor should be able to give you directions on how you can harmoniously transition care into a home setting. They will also be the one responsible in educating you about potential hazards at home and health warning signs. Make sure to note down all the important information they share with you!
• Consider having prescriptions filled before discharge. Also, be sure to list down the potential side effects that you are to expect from the medications your loved one is taking. And in case finances are a problem, don’t hesitate to reach out to your primary physician, nurse, or social worker. There might be options available that help.
• Inquire about dietary restrictions. Depending on your loved one’s condition, there may be foods or drinks that they will be advised not to consume. Don’t forget to learn about this from your physician to ensure the success of your loved one’s recovery.
• Enlist transportation services. This commonly occurs as an afterthought to most. But when your loved one is in a wheelchair, your options for transportation becomes limited. So, what’s the best way to go about this? Securing non-emergency medical transportation in Houston, Texas, is the answer.

When you sign up for the services of Good Hands Medical Transportation LLC, you and your loved one will be able to travel in comfort and convenience from the hospital to your home. We have well-maintained vehicles that can accommodate wheelchairs and have plenty of legroom.

And best of all, we can rightly serve as your go-to medical appointment transportation services, in case your loved one needs to be scheduled for a checkup or therapy any time soon. Just let us know when you’re ready to be on the road. If you have other questions about our service, you can leave us a message down below.

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