Going Home

Your discharge from the hospital should be as uneventful and safe as possible.

• Receive all your instructions in writing. Make sure that you read and understand them. Also, have the information explained verbally.
• Review all your medications and make sure you know their names, dosages, and how often you should take them.
• Before you leave, check to see that you have all your personal items, as well as any new prescriptions, medications, written follow-up plan or other health information.
• Arrange to have someone pick you up by 11 a.m. the day of discharge.
• Ask for a phone number to call if you should have questions once you get home.