​Essentials

• Do you have discharge instructions and information?
  
• Do you understand all of the discharge instructions? If not, ask questions!
  
• What medications and what dosages will you be taking when you leave?
  

Creating a Contact List

Write down a list of contacts prior to leaving as applicable:

• Patient Care Coordinator (PCC)
• Social Worker (SW)
• Physiotherapist (PT)
• Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Doctor(s)
• Nurse(s)
• Specialist(s)
• Have you scheduled any follow-up appointments that you may need?
• Date of appointment
• Things to bring
• Location/Physician

Other helpful information 

• Are there any home environment changes or home care arrangements that need to be made?
  
• Do you know who is picking you up when you are discharged?
  
• Are there any other special instructions or dietary restrictions you will need to follow?
  
• Do you need any special equipment or supplies?