From Hospital/Rehab to Home

From Hospital Rehab To Home: One of the leading causes of readmission or slow post-hospitalization recovery is the lack of proper support immediately following a hospital discharge.

The following are key players in the discharge process:

The Patient, Family Members and Caregivers, The Discharge Planner, The Nursing Team, The Physician, The Social Worker, The Skilled Therapist (OT/PT/ST), Home Care Agencies

Any extended stay in a medical facility can increase the risk of infection or illness, simply due to the proximity to other patients recovering from illness.

From Hospital Rehab To Home

Likewise, for some people, further stay in a hospital setting can lead to depression or a feeling of being institutionalized. By nature, facility care is very structured and, outside of pre-set therapy times, patients are often bedbound.

In summary, be sure to ask questions. Inform yourself and understand all the options available to you as you navigate the journey from hospital to home