Discharge

 

Discharge planning starts the day a patient is admitted to the Knapp Rehabilitation Center.  When treatment and nursing goals have been achieved or continue treatment as an outpatient is appropriate, a safe discharge plan will be discussed with the patient and family.  

It is typical that most discharges occur shortly after a successful overnight pass or after the final family conference.

The patient will receive a discharge packet with medication and care instructions as well as follow up appointments for primary care and/or specialty clinics.  Arrangements for public health nurses and home-based therapy can be made as approved by insurance providers.  Patients who live in close proximity to HCMC often choose to continue their outpatient rehabilitation program at the Miland E. Knapp Rehabilitation Center.  

Patients often have therapy needs after being discharged from inpatient rehabilitation. Knapp Rehabilitation Center offers two treatment program options for patients to consider depending on those needs. They are:

• Multi-Service Outpatient: Physician orders for two or more therapies, specializing in Brain Injury and Stroke
• Single-ServiceOutpatient: Physician orders for single service or one therapy

Most patients require some outpatient therapy after discharge either at home or other facilities closer to home. Therapies may include:

• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Neuropsychology
• Psychology
• Therapeutic Recreation

If a patient does not live close to HCMC, a staff member will help locate an appropriate outpatient rehabilitation program in or near his or her home community.

If home discharge is not possible, the team will make recommendations for the next step to meet the patient’s continued rehabilitation needs.