Leaving the Hospital
There is a lot to keep track of when you’re ready to leave the hospital. We will help you every step of the way. Here’s what you can expect.
Discharge Instructions
When your physician decides you are ready to leave the hospital, they will write a discharge order. You may want to make arrangements with a family member or friend to help you when it’s time to leave. Your doctor and your nurse will give you instructions about post-hospital care. If you have questions about your diet, activities, or other matters, please be sure to ask.
Care Coordination
Benefis provides services to assist you and your family in coordinating a safe and timely discharge plan following your hospital stay. The care coordination team will work with your healthcare provider and each of the disciplines (nursing, therapies, etc.) involved in your care to ensure you have the resources available to meet your needs following discharge.
Medications
It is important that you understand which medications you will need to continue taking. Make sure to also provide your primary care provider with a copy of your discharge medication list so they can update your medical records in the office setting.
Tobacco Use
If you currently use tobacco, we encourage you to quit. If you would like additional information on how to quit, ask your healthcare provider, call the free Montana Tobacco Quit Line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW, or visit https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/mtupp.
