Have you recently been in the hospital? Whether it was a trip to the emergency room or you were admitted for an illness, injury or scheduled procedure, the last place you want to be is back in the hospital again.
As many as one in five patients are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge, according to reports by the Federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Getting hospitalized and re-hospitalized is stressful for both patients and their families. It is also costly and is often associated with an increased risk of infection.
Making sure you know what to do once you leave the hospital is the best way to avoid a hospital readmission. Keep these tips in mind the next time you’re heading home from the hospital:
Understand Discharge Information:
Make a Plan for When You’re Home:
Follow Instructions:
See Your Doctor:
Being released from the hospital can be overwhelming. As much as you may be looking forward to being home, it’s important to follow the instructions from the medical staff that were given to you prior to you leaving the hospital. This will make it more likely you won’t have to go back to the hospital again.
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