Patients and Visitors

Strong Memorial Hospital

Discharge Planning Checklist

Please ask your nurse for information if you answer NO to any of these questions:

Yes	No
		Do you know when you' re going home?
		Do you know who will pick you up from the hospital?
		Do you have clothing with you or being brought to you that is appropriate to wear home when you' re discharged?
		Do you have all the belongings you brought with you to the hospital, including medications?
		Have you retrived any belongings or valuables that were secured in the Cashier’s Office?
		Does your family or other assistant know where to park and where to pay for your TV and phone?
		Do they know where to pick you up?
		Do you have all the supplies and equipment you will need?
		Do you have your discharge prescriptions? (If you want them filled at the hospital, please tell your nurse)
		Have you identified friends and/or family to assist you at home?
		Have all your questions been answered about:
		Diet?
		Activity?
		Medications?
		Follow-up appointments?