Thursday, October 31, 2013

Tips For Accompanying A Person To The Hospital

Having someone along when you enter the hospital can prove to be a big help.  Some things to consider include:

1. When you are sent for a test or scan where is the person who will interpret the results located?

2. When you go for the MRI how will the doctor's nurse know you have gotten your MRI?

3. Who is the lead hospital staff giving you an over view of the ongoing flow of the visit?

4. How can you be sure not to take the same diagnostic test twice?

5. Where are you stationed when the lead hospital staff is making calls and looking up information?

6. In the absence of the hospital lead how does the doctor know which patient you are?

7. How is the prescribing provider receiving the updated test results?

8. Once the prescribing provider updates the orders how are they coordinated?

These are some things to consider when observing the inpatient hospital process.  Knowing how departments (care transitions) connect can improve the quality of the persons hospital visit.

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