Taking Care of Myself: A Guide for When I Leave the Hospital
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
When you leave the hospital, there are a lot of things you need to
do to take care of yourself. You need to see your doctor, take your
medicines, exercise, eat healthy foods, and know whom to call with
questions or problems. This guide helps you keep track of all the
things you need to do.
Safety As You Go from Hospital to Home
National Patient Safety Foundation®
Your doctor may order medicine for you to take at home. There are a few things you can do before you go home from the hospital to make things easier.
How to Avoid Being Readmitted to the Hospital
Leaving the hospital sounds simple. But all too often, people find themselves back at the hospital within only a few weeks. With better planning and better communication, many of these return visits can be avoided.
CARE ACT: Implementation of Chapter 332 of the Acts of 2016, Discharge Planning
In an effort to support caregivers and those they care for, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law chapter 332 of the acts of 2016, an act authorizing the disclosure of medical information to certain designated caregivers, which authorizes all acute care hospital patients 18 years of age or older receiving inpatient services to designate a caregiver and requires hospitals to discuss with the pat...» Full Article