Calvary Health Care Riverina

Leaving Hospital

Discharge
Discharge time for all patients other than "Day Surgery" patients is 9.30 am. This time has been established to assist with the accommodation of incoming patients.

We realise hospitalisation and illness can interfere with your lifestyle and aim to assist you back into your normal routine. Planning for discharge begins on admission. The pre-admission co-ordinator and ward nursing staff will help make any necessary personal arrangements. Remember to take home all medication, x-rays, scans etc. and to confirm details of your next doctor's appointment if necessary.

On the morning of your departure you will be required to call at Reception where a member of the patient services staff will attend to your discharge. Financial clearance is required before departure from the hospital.

"Day Surgery" patients are reminded that you must have someone to drive you home after discharge as it is not recommended that any patient drive a vehicle for at least 24 hours after an anaesthetic.

Discharge Planner
Calvary Hospital has a discharge co-ordinator who is able to:

• assess patient/family/carer discharge needs
• assist patient/family/carer plan for home management
• make appropriate referrals to community support agencies, e.g. meals on wheels, home help, home modification program, community nursing
• act as a resource person to patients/family/carers, hospital staff and the community

Patients are encouraged to contact the discharge co-ordinator to discuss any issues relating to their expected discharge needs. Please discuss with the nursing staff on your ward or contact reception.