Coming Home from the Hospital

Discharge usually happens faster than anyone expects. You get a folder of paperwork, a follow-up appointment, and a house that is not set up for what comes next.

This collection covers the first two weeks at home: getting in and out of bed, keeping medications straight, tracking what the discharge nurse said, and knowing which symptoms mean call the doctor. Start with the Hospital Discharge Planning Kit. It downloads instantly, so you can print it in the hospital lobby.