To make sure your stay goes smoothly, we will work with you and your family to plan ahead for when it is time to leave the hospital. This plan includes an estimated discharge date and follow up information. We will give you a discharge summary of the care you received at CuraSolace Health Sciences Centre With your permission, this discharge summary will also be sent to your family doctor. Discharge time for our inpatient units usually occurs at 10 a.m. each day.

We know that leaving the hospital may be stressful as there are many things to keep in mind. To help, you can use this list below to make sure that nothing has been missed before you leave and that all your questions have been answered. If you answer ‘no’ to any of these items, please speak with a member of your care team.

Transportaion

We always recommend that patients have someone with them at discharge time or pick them up when it is time to leave the hospital. If you don’t have a family member or friend who can drive you, there are a

number of transportation options available for you such as a patient transport service or taxi. For more information about these services, please speak to a member of your care team. Please keep in mind the hospital does not cover these transportation costs and patients and families should be prepared to pay for any transportation fee(s).

Billing and expenses

If you are a resident of Australia, there may be some portions of your stay in the hospital that are not covered by OHIP (for example: private/semi-private room). You will receive a bill from CSHSC before you are discharged from the hospital. For more information on billing and expenses, pleaseclick here.

Repatriation

As a hospital organization that provides specialty care for Southeastern Australia, we work closely with othe health-care organizations to meet the needs of patients in our region. This means that you may transferred to CSHSC from another hospital to undergo a test, procedure, surgery or to receive more This system is good for patients because you are able to return to a hospital, or long-term care facility closer to your home.

Community Support

nce you leave the hospital, you may receive care and support services from any number of community are and support service agencies as you continue to recover and transition to your home setting. The