Discharge

DISCHARGE

• When your condition meets the discharge criteria for your physician and the Center, you will be prepared for discharge.

• Your nurse will review home care instructions with you and your family/friend.

• It is important to ask your physician to give you information about:

DIET _______________________________________________________________
ACTIVITY __________________________________________________________
MEDICATIONS ______________________________________________________
DRESSINGS _________________________________________________________
PAIN _______________________________________________________________
FOLLOW-UP VISITS _________________________________________________
RETURNING TO WORK ______________________________________________
SHOWER OR BATHING ______________________________________________
LIFTING ___________________________________________________________

*FOR YOUR SAFETY, A RESPONSIBLE FAMILY MEMBER OR ADULT FRIEND MUST DRIVE YOU HOME AND IF REQUIRED BY YOUR PHYSICIAN, REMAIN FOR 24 HOURS AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE