Discharge Checklist for People with Visit our website now to learn more about the elements of a hospital discharge checklist, home health care services and at home checklist.
Hospital discharge checklist
Do you know the names, dosages, and directions for taking all your medicines?
Do you have your prescriptions for medicines and blood sugar testing supplies?
Are you able to fill your prescriptions?
Do you have a blood glucose meter?
Do you have a log book for recording the results of your blood sugar testing?
Do you know how to test your blood sugar and how often to test?
Do you know how often and which foods you should eat?
Do you know the signs of low blood sugar?
Do you know the signs of high blood sugar?
Are you scheduled for outpatient diabetes education?
Do you have the names and telephone numbers you need for future appointments?
Do you need to talk to a social worker?
Home health care services (if ordered for you)
Do you have the name and telephone number of a contact person at the home health care agency?
Does the home health agency have the telephone number and address of where you will be staying?
Will your take-home supplies last until the first nursing visit?
NOTE: If you do not hear from the home health care agency within 24 hours, call the contact person from the agency.
At home checklist
Test your blood sugar as directed, write the results in your log book, and bring the log book with you to all your medical appointments.
Make an appointment with your primary care doctor after you get home.
Tell your primary care doctor about your hospital stay.
Make an appointment for outpatient diabetes education.
This information is provided by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of Mubadala Healthcare, and is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or health care provider. Please consult your health care provider for advice about a specific medical condition.
