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Physical Therapy Dyer IN: Part of Your Hospital Discharge Plan?

Physical therapy Dyer IN may need to be part of your hospital discharge plan

When it is time for your loved one to be discharged from the hospital, a discharge plan is critical to the well-being of the patient. Physical therapy Dyer IN or other types of services may need to be included in the plan. Medicare defines discharge planning as “a process used to decide what a patient needs for a smooth move from one level of care to another.” While a doctor has to be the one who signs the discharge papers, a discharge plan can be facilitated by a nurse, a social worker, or a case manager. The ideal situation would be to have a team of professionals involved in the discharge process. A Physical Therapist may also be part of the team. For more information about physical therapy services see Physical Therapy Dyer IN

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The basic components of a discharge plan are: Evaluation of the patient, Discussion with the patient, Planning for either homecoming or transfer to another facility, Deciding whether caregiver training or additional support is needed, Making referrals to appropriate community resources, and Scheduling  follow-up appointments or tests.

 The discharge plan needs to address the following specific topics:  

  • information about the physical condition of the patient
  • description of the types of care that will be needed
  • where patient will be discharged to–home or to a facility
  • information about expectations for the patient’s improvement
  • what kind of help will be needed for daily living activities, and who will provide assistance
  • what medications and diet the patient will need
  • what extra equipment might be needed

High quality discharge planning  is very important because it can reduce the chances that your loved one will be readmitted to the hospital. It will also support the patient’s recovery, help ensure that medications are prescribed and taken correctly, and make certain that the patient gets the level and type of follow-up care that is appropriate.

We have discussed what a discharge plan is and what it should include. Next time we will look at why it is so important and how you can improve your chances of receiving an effective discharge plan.

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I have found the staff to be very pleasant, patient, friendly and helpful! For finances, I spoke to the bookkeeper, Laura and she was a great help and directed me in the right direction.

Shannon

Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation is GREAT!

My Mom was in another area Nursing Home. Being very dissatisfied with her care there, when she had to be readmitted due to a severe infection we inquired about other Facilities. My Sister\’s coworker informed us her sister worked at Dyer Nursing Facility and thought we should check them out. I can not begin to […]

Thank You!

Thank You! My wife was admitted about one year ago to Dyer Nursing & Rehab. The nursing staff is so good and caring. They treat my wife good and that means a lot to me since I can’t always be there. When ever I have a concern they are always there to help me. The […]

My second admission…

Thank you again! This is my second admission to Dyer Nursing & Rehab. I was admitted back to the same room I was in before. I don’t attend many activities because I’m an avid reader so I enjoy going into the facility Library and reading book, they have so many to choose from. I enjoy […]

Eight years

8 Years I have been at Dyer Nursing & Rehab for eight years now. I like being here, I help the activities staff. I ran the general store for seven years. The staff here treats me good, the food is good and I would recommend Dyer to others. I like it here because we get […]

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