The patient’s condition and care need changes from one level of care to another form such as a home setting or a another healthcare facility. It is important to honor the patient’s need for improving the quality of transitional care. This article outlines important care-services that the patient needs when making the transition and during the movement from one healthcare setting to home or another setting.
It is important to improve the quality of the hospital in Gravesend to home transferring service for the continuity of the heath care. Research based evidence suggests that people of 65 years or more are vulnerable to breakdown when making the transition. So, a good quality transitional care is especially important for them and it should be patient-centered.
For safe patient transfer, it is important to have the right logistical arrangement. The medical facility must identify the level of transport care that the patient need, asses the efficiency of the ground ambulance vehicle and make provision for the medical necessary supplies. The type of transportation service that the patient requires must be evaluated based on the medical condition and the age of the patient.
Prior to discharge it is crucial to educate the family member of the patient or the caregiver regarding the patient’s current circumstances. Appoint a discharge educator (DE) to educate the patient and the family member and takes the preparation for the post-discharge follow-up phone call. To avoid misinterpretation of the type of transfer faculties that the patient will receive it is essential to have the information in document form.
Post-discharge follow ups before making the transition from hospital to home is important for achieving a measurable improvement of transitional care. The post discharge care includes medical check ups, informing the patient and the family members 48 hours prior to the discharge. It is important to appoint a person who will make the post-discharge follow up call.