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You may see an occupational therapist.
Talk with Case manager to discuss anticipated discharge needs.
In most cases, you will be discharged this day.
YOUR HEALT H CA RE T EAM
You may encounter members form your care team below:
Surgeon(s)
Anesthesia Provider
Physician Assistant (PA) and/or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Hospitalist or Primary Care Physician (PCP)
Registered Nurse
Nurse technician
Certified Nursing Assistant (NAC)
Physical Therapist (PT)/Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Occupational Therapist (OT)/Assistant (COTA)
Nurse Navigator/Program Director/Orthopedic Program Manager
Care Coordinator/Case Manager/Social Worker/Discharge Planner
Pastoral/Spiritual Care
Dietician
SAFETY AND FALL PRE V ENTION IN THE HOS PIT AL
Your safety is important to us. Your care team will talk to you about what you can do to prevent
falling. Please follow the recommended safety measures to prevent a fall and ask family and
friends to help follow these safety measures also. Below are a few safety tips to help you in the
hospital:
Your care team will be checking on you regularly.
Use the call button for help. Wait for a care team member to help you get out of bed
or out of a chair.
Bed alarms are on until safe mobility is determined by your care team.
Your coach/family member is welcome to stay with you in the hospital.
Your care team is available to answer questions on fall prevention to prepare you to be safe at
home.
WHAT YOU CAN DO T O H ELP YOUR RE COVE RY IN THE HOSP ITAL
T O PR EVENT PN EU MONIA :
Breathe deeply and cough at least 10 times every waking hour.
Coughing involves using large muscle groups, not simply clearing your throat.
Practice deep breathing with an incentive spirometer if ordered by your physician
