Checklist for Discharge
Discharge summary
This includes:
- Why you were in the hospital
- Who cared for you
- Your treatments, including any procedures and medications
Medication list
This may be part of your discharge summary. It should include new and existing prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements. Ask if there are any medications you can stop taking or that are not safe to take together. Also make sure you know why, how, and when to take each one. Check that your pharmacy has your new prescriptions, and make sure you have a plan to get them filled and picked up.
Follow-up care instructions
Beyond medication, these can include information about additional tests you may need, recovery activities, and
diet changes.
Medical records
Once discharged, you may get your medical records by calling the Medical Records department at 661-949-5011, or learn about accessing the My AVMC Health patient portal at avmc.org/patientportal.
After-hospital services
Know if you’ll need support in these areas and make a plan for getting it:
- Personal care: bathing, eating, dressing, toileting
- Healthcare: follow-up doctor’s appointments, physical therapy, wound care, medications, injections, medical equipment
- Home care: cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping
Local resources
Ask your discharge planner for help finding local organizations or programs that provide any medical or non-medical services you may need.