Getting Ready for Discharge
When your healthcare team determines that you are ready for discharge, they will provide you with important information about your care plan. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us to keep our beds available to those who need active medical care.
- The discharge from the hospital is 10:00 a.m.
- Timing: Discharge is typically planned with your healthcare team; please expect discussions about timing during your stay.
- Paperwork: You will receive discharge instructions, prescriptions, and any relevant medical documents.
- Transportation: Arrange for transportation to leave the hospital at the agreed discharge time.
Staying Beyond the Discharge Date
If your doctor has determined that you no longer need hospital care, but require a different type of care, (such as chronic care, or nursing home care) and you remain with us, you will be required to make a co-payment toward the cost of your room and meals for the duration of your stay. Your health care team will discuss the detail of this with you and your family.
Your Next Steps
After you leave the hospital, follow-up care is crucial to your recovery.
- Appointments: Schedule any required follow-up appointments with your care team.
- Instructions: Follow guidelines for wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments.
- Community Care: Contact local clinics or community health services for ongoing support.
- Primary Care: Reach out to your family doctor if you have any concerns or questions.
Helpful Resources
Access additional resources to support your recovery:
Patient Portal (Lumeo)
Access your health records and test results online.
Community Support
It is not unusual to require extra help when you are first discharged home. A variety of services are available through the LHIN Home & Community Care. Their Case Manager is in the hospital daily and would be happy to meet with you and your family, as you make plans to leave the hospital. Your doctor often recommends specific home care services, but you can ask to speak with the Case Manager yourself. Please ask any staff member. You can also ask for information on other available community resources.
Your Feedback is Important
Prior to discharge you may receive a satisfaction survey. Your comments on what we do well, and how we can improve are essential in our efforts to exceed patient expectations. If we do not meet our mission statement of professional and compassionate care we would like to know. We are committed to reviewing your feedback and making changes to enhance the patient experience.