Admissions & Discharge Process
Whether you’re about to be admitted to ECMC for a planned surgery or an unexpected issue, or you’re anticipating being discharged so you can return home, there are a number of procedures in place to ensure the best outcome after your time with us. Here, you can learn more about what to expect, including information that your health care team will need to know to help you along the way.
Admissions Process
When you’re admitted to ECMC, our team of caregivers will need accurate information about you, including details about your health and insurance coverage. This information helps us make good decisions about your care.
You should be prepared to discuss:
- Information about your health insurance or health plan coverage
- Past illnesses
- Past allergic reactions
- Medications, vitamins, herbs, or supplements you’re taking
- Any pain or discomfort you’re experiencing
- Any recent changes in your diet or weight
- Willingness to receive blood
- Whether you have any advance directives in place
- Health care proxy
- DNR (Do Not Resuscitate Order)
- Living will
- Recent exposure to a communicable disease, including:
- COVID-19
- Measles
- Chicken pox
- Tuberculosis
- Immunization status
This information will help your doctor and team develop a care plan specifically for you.
Discharge Process
Just like admissions, your discharge from ECMC is an important stage in the process of getting back to normal.
What You Can Expect
A discharge planner will be assigned to you once you’re admitted. Together with your doctor and the rest of your health care team, the planner will work with you to develop a safe, appropriate discharge plan, including:
- Any assistance you’ll need at home
- Medical equipment
- Referrals to community agencies
- Referrals for financial or legal services
The discharge process is an important part of setting you up for the best possible outcomes. Ultimately, the success of your treatment will depend on you following the directions of your care team with regard to medication, diet, therapy planning, etc.
Please let your discharge planner know of any assistance you might need in order to fill prescriptions or with transportation, such as getting home or to any follow-up appointments.