Strong Memorial Hospital Pre-admission

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 are being discharged?
		Do you know who will pick you up from the hospital?
		Do they know where to pick you up?
		Have you identified friends and/or family to assist you at home?
		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 retrieved any belongings or valuables that were secured in the Cashier’s Office?
		Do you have all the supplies and equipment at home that you will need?
		Do you have your discharge prescriptions? (If you want them filled at the hospital, please tell your nurse)
		Do you have payment for medications?
		Have all your questions been answered about:
		Diet?
		Activity?
		Bathing?
		Driving?
		Exercise?
		Medications?
		Follow-up appointments?