Close to 20% of patients are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge; most of these readmissions are avoidable.

Our Safe Transition-to-Home service includes:

• Clear communication of discharge orders to patient and family
• Pick you up at the facility and take you home
• Get an appointment with your Physician and labs or tests.
• Pick up prescriptions and explain the use of your medications to prevent any errors.
• Fax your discharge orders and new prescriptions to your Primary Care Physician
• Set up your Mediset and remind you when to take medications
• Coordinate delivery of any Durable Medical Equipment
• Help you set up your home to make it a safe environment
• Clean up your refrigerator and buy any groceries you may need
• Prepare meals with special attention to dietary instructions
• Help with light housekeeping, laundry and errands
• Help you with bathing, dressing and other activities of daily living

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