How are patients prepared for discharge?
The patient and their family are prepared for discharge based on the child’s diagnosis and treatment plan. Once a decision is made that the child will leave the hospital, the family is taught what care they will need at home. They are also taught about medications, wound care, what the expected course of the child’s problem will be, when to return to the ED or when to see their regular physician or specialist. If the child is going to be admitted to the hospital, families are given information about what room the child will be in and who will be caring for them. The staff is always happy to answer any questions regarding the child’s care needs.
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