Service
Post-Hospital Discharge Visit
A nurse visit in the first days after hospital to check recovery, medicines and wounds, so you can stay safely at home.
What's included
- Discharge summary and medication change review
- Observations: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen
- Wound or drain site check
- Falls and home safety check
- Equipment you may need to stay safe, such as a shower stool or over-bed table
- Referrals to physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry or other allied health
- Follow-up arranged with your GP
Who it's for
Anyone discharged from hospital in the last two weeks, and their families.
Please have ready
Hospital discharge summary and any new medicines.
How care is delivered
A Registered Nurse visits you at home or in supported accommodation. Care is provided with your consent and within the nurse's scope of practice. If anything needs a doctor's review, we contact your GP with your permission.