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CONTENTS
WELCOME...... 2
ABOUT US...... 3
PHONE DIRECTORY...... 4 9 FAST FACTS ABOUT YOUR STAY...5 Plus TV Channel Guide Take Charge of Your Care SPECIAL SECTION ...... 9 n Speak Up RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES...... 11 n 5 Ways to Fight Infections
OUR COMMITMENT TO CARE.....14
CONDITION H TEAM...... 16
ADVANCE DIRECTIVES...... 17
LEAVING THE HOSPITAL...... 18
OTHER RESOURCES...... 20
ESPAÑOL...... 21
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OUR Thank You for Trusting Us MISSION In collaboration Thank you for choosing to receive your care at the with our academic University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences partners, our System (UI Health). We are pleased to welcome you. mission is to advance Our nurses, physicians and entire healthcare team is healthcare to ready to provide the best possible medical care for you improve the health and support your family during your visit. We want of our patients to make certain that you feel comfortable and have a and communities, positive experience during your stay with us. Our staff promote health is focused on providing the best treatment for you as equity and well as respecting your wishes and acknowledging your develop the next concerns. generations of healthcare Our caregivers will provide you with the information leaders. you need to understand the medical care that is being provided to you and answer any questions that you may have. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you have any questions about your care or if there are ways in which we can make you more comfortable.
At UI Health, our goal is to provide every person who comes through our doors with the best treatment and care possible.
Avijit Ghosh CEO UI Hospital and Clinics
2 About Us
Why We Are the Right Choice for Your Care We have been changing medicine for the benefit of the people of Illinois and beyond since 1859.
• UI Health is ranked in the Top 10 hospitals in the Chicago Metro Area and in Illinois for 2016–17 by U.S. News & World Report.
• UI Health continues to strive for transparency and risk reduction through innovative programs initially developed by the institute for Patient Safety Excellence. • More new physicians earn their medical degrees here than at any other medical school in the country. That includes one out of every six physicians currently practicing in Illinois. • For 150 years, the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary has been leading the way in treating the most difficult and complex ophthalmology cases. Today, ophthalmologists from across the country consider our ophthalmology specialists to be the most skilled in their fields and the most qualified for reviewing and treating complex medical conditions. • We are very proud to have so many of our physicians included in the America’s Top Doctors™ and The Best Doctors in America™ lists. As part of a major research university, our physicians are pursuing advancements in diabetes, stroke prevention, maternal-fetal medicine, robotic surgery, organ transplants, diagnostic imaging and much more. Many of our physicians also are participating in clinical trials that may benefit you or a family member.
CONTACT US 1740 W. Taylor St. Chicago, IL 60612 866.600.CARE
www.UIHealth.care
3 Phone Directory
Key Numbers Main: 866.600.CARE
Calling from INSIDE the hospital? Dial the last five digits only.
OTHER HOSPITAL SERVICES Patient & Guest Admissions Office 312.996.0341 312.355.0101 Experience Office Customer CARE 866.600.CARE Patient Information 312.996.9634 Center (Call Center) Gift Shop 312.996.3791 Privacy Office 312.355.5650 Language Support 312.996.3610 Social Work 312.996.0293 Services Parking Services 312.413.5800 Volunteer Services 312.355.4325 Office Pastoral Care/ 312.996.0296 Police 312.996.2830 Chaplain Patient Accounts 312.996.1000
Pharmacies Wood Street Pharmacy University Village Pharmacy 840 S. Wood St., 1st Floor 722 W. Maxwell St., 2nd floor 312.996.6887 312.355.2345
Taylor Street/EEI Pharmacy Oncology Clinic Pharmacy 1855 W. Taylor St., 1st Floor 1801 W. Taylor St., Room 1411 312.996.6540 312.996.6985
Outpatient Care Center Pharmacy Dermatology Clinic Pharmacy 1801 W. Taylor St., Suite 3B 1801 W. Taylor St., Suite 3E 312.996.9058 312.996.8675
For more information on the resources available at University of Illinois 4 Hospital & Health Sciences System, visit www.UIHealth.care. Fast Facts About Your Stay
An A-Z Guide to the Most Frequently Asked Questions Cafeteria We welcome our visitors to dine in our hospital’s cafeteria. Monday through Friday hours: Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Limited Menu: 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Lunch: 10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. OTHER HOSPITAL SERVICES Limited Menu: 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Dinner: 3:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Patient & Guest Admissions Office 312.996.0341 312.355.0101 Experience Office Saturday, Sunday and holiday hours: Customer CARE Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 866.600.CARE Patient Information 312.996.9634 Center (Call Center) Limited Menu: 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Lunch: 10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Gift Shop 312.996.3791 Privacy Office 312.355.5650 Vending machines and Jive ‘N’ Java are available VISITING THE Language Support 312.996.3610 Social Work 312.996.0293 daily, 24 hours a day. HOSPITAL? Services Thanks for Parking Services Cellphones taking the time 312.413.5800 Volunteer Services 312.355.4325 Office Photography or audiotaping of hospital staff or other to support your loved one’s care Pastoral Care/ patients and their visitors is not permitted, and your 312.996.0296 Police 312.996.2830 and recovery. Chaplain respect of other’s privacy is appreciated. See p. 7 for Patient Accounts 312.996.1000 Internet Access important visitor Wireless service is available throughout the hospital information. at no charge. Login information is provided at the information desk or by calling 312.996.WIFI. Language Support and Interpreter Services Please ask your nurse if you need American Sign Language help or Interpreter Services. These are all free services. To contact the Language Support Services Office, call 312.996.3610.
5 Facts About Your Stay continued
Lori’s Gift Shop contact your religious/spiritual Location: Lobby leader for you. To reach a chaplain, please contact Pastoral Care at Hours of Operation: 312.996.0296, Monday through 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. including Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. holidays After 5:00 p.m. and on weekends and Magazines, flowers, gifts and holidays, please call the operator and personal care items may be ask for the on-call chaplain at pager purchased in Lori’s Gift Shop. For 5477. When calling from outside more information, call 312.996.3791. the hospital, dial 312.355.4000 and Parking ask the operator to page the on-call Patient/visitor parking facilities, chaplain at pager 5477. including disabled parking, are The hospital meditation room is available, for a fee, at 1100 S. Wood located in room 1140 on the first Street and 915 S. Paulina Street. floor near the visitor elevators. It is Weekly parking also is available open to the public from 6:00 a.m. to at a reduced rate; please visit the 9:00 p.m., daily. Hospitality & Concierge desk, at the hospital lobby, to obtain the Personal Belongings proper form. For more information, To assist us in ensuring your safety, call the Parking Services office at we recommend that you send 312.413.5800. home any unnecessary personal belongings, valuables and home Pastoral Care medications with family and friends. Chaplains are here to provide If this is not feasible, ask our staff and comfort and support when you we can assist with secure placement. need it. Upon request, we also will
Patient Meals You may select a variety of nutritious foods from the menu prescribed by your physician. Kosher and vegetarian meals also are available upon request. Leave your menu on the food tray or give it to a nurse or diet technician. Meals are usually brought to patients’ rooms on the following schedule: Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dinner: 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. To reach the diet office, please call 6.3646 from your room phone. 6 Smoking n General Hours: 9:00 a.m. to In keeping with our mission of 8:30 p.m. having the welfare of the patient n Surgicenter (3300): 6:30 a.m. to as a primary concern at all 5:30 p.m. times, UI Health is a smoke-free environment. Visitor Guidelines n Please stop by one of the Telephone and TV concierge service desks located All patient rooms have phones. in the main lobby or on the 2nd TDD phones are available upon floor to obtain a visitor pass. request. Each patient room has a n TV that you may use at no charge. The pass should be worn on your outermost garment above Pay telephones are located on the your waist at all times. first floor in the lobby. n Age restrictions may apply. Visiting Hours n No more than two people per You are encouraged to invite patient up in the unit at a time. family and friends to visit you. n The hospital maintains a strict Please refer to the unit brochure nondiscrimination policy, if you are expecting or have welcoming all visitors without delivered a baby. regard to age, religion, or sexual n Individuals who are ill or orientation/gender identity. Some have been exposed to a age restrictions for children under communicable disease may not the age of 16 may apply to certain be permitted on units. floors or units.
Visitation Policy UI Health understands that having loved ones by your side can help with your healing and care. You have the right to choose and prioritize visitors from among family, friends, partners, personal care aides or other individuals (regardless of the person’s gender or your relationship to the person). You also can choose a support person to be present throughout your stay, unless that person’s presence impacts your health or the rights or safety of other patients. If you have any questions about your visitation rights, contact the Patient & Guest Experience Office at 312.355.0101. 7 Facts About Your Stay continued
TV CHANNELS 2 CBS - WBBM 29 Weather 47 Lifetime 3 NBC - WMAQ 30 TBS 48 BRAVO 4 ABC - WLS 31 USA 49 Comedy Central 5 FOX - WFLD 32 FX 50 LOGO 6 CW – WGN 33 TNT 51 TV Land 7 MNT - WPWR 34 OWN 52 TV One 8 IND – WICU 35 TLC 53 WE 9 IND – WWME 36 AMC 54 Big Ten Network 10 PBS - WYIN 37 Animal Planet 55 Comcast Sports 1 1 PBS - WTTW 38 Discovery 56 NFL Network Newborn (English) 12 AZA - WOCK 39 Freeform 62 Mother-Baby Unit Only Newborn (Spanish) 13 TMO - WSNS 40 Disney 63 Mother-Baby Unit Only 23 TFT - WMFT 41 Cartoon 64 Patient Channel 24 UNI - WGBO 42 Nickelodeon 65 Patient Channel CNN 25 43 A&E 66 Music (XM Satellite) HEADLINE 26 HLN 44 FOOD 67 Music (XM Satellite) 27 MSNBC 45 E! 28 CNBC 46 Fox Movie
Check out our patient education channel: 64 Patient Channel
Patient Channel Programming is available to you during your stay or after discharge at www.thepatientchannelnow.com. The UI Health password is 19709. 8 2 CBS - WBBM 29 Weather 47 Lifetime Take Charge 3 NBC - WMAQ 30 TBS 48 BRAVO 4 ABC - WLS 31 USA 49 Comedy Central of Your Care 5 FOX - WFLD 32 FX 50 LOGO 6 CW – WGN 33 TNT 51 TV Land 7 MNT - WPWR 34 OWN 52 TV One 8 IND – WICU 35 TLC 53 WE 9 IND – WWME 36 AMC 54 Big Ten Network 10 PBS - WYIN 37 Animal Planet 55 Comcast Sports 1 1 PBS - WTTW 38 Discovery 56 NFL Network Newborn (English) You are the center of your 12 AZA - WOCK 39 Freeform 62 Mother-Baby healthcare team. Let this special Unit Only guide help you get the best Newborn (Spanish) results from your hospital stay. 13 TMO - WSNS 40 Disney 63 Mother-Baby Unit Only 23 TFT - WMFT 41 Cartoon 64 Patient Channel Speak Up! If you have questions or concerns, you have the 24 UNI - WGBO 42 Nickelodeon 65 Patient Channel right to ask and get a response from your doctor or nurse that makes sense CNN 25 43 A&E 66 Music (XM Satellite) to you. To help, share your answers to these questions with hospital staff. HEADLINE What language would you prefer to speak? 26 HLN 44 FOOD 67 Music (XM Satellite) Do you need glasses, hearing aids or other devices to help with 27 MSNBC 45 E! talking to hospital staff? 28 CNBC 46 Fox Movie Do you prefer to hear, see or read health information? Do you have any cultural, ethnic or religious-based special needs? Who will be your support person who talks with hospital staff about your healthcare wishes? (see p. 17)
Ask Yourself Is there anything else the hospital should be aware of to improve my care experience? 9 TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CARE continued
5 Ways to Fight Infections The hospital is a place you come to get well, but you can also come in contact with germs that can make you feel worse. Reduce your chances of infection by taking these safety precautions. 1 Clean your hands. CLEANING TIP: n after touching hospital objects or surfaces Use soap and water n before eating or hand sanitizer
n after using the restroom under your nails, 2 Ask hospital staff members in between your to clean their hands. This fingers, and on the should be standard practice, palms and backs but don’t be afraid to remind of your hands. Rub them if they forget or to ask for 15 seconds (the them to wear latex gloves when time it takes to sing touching you. Ask visitors to Happy Birthday). clean their hands too!
3 Cover if you are sick. If you get an infection, limit the spread of germs by sneezing and coughing into tissues you promptly throw away, and avoid touching other people. Ask the staff if there is anything else you should do—like wear a surgical mask—to prevent the spread of germs.
4 Keep an eye on bandages or dressings. If a dressing on a wound or IV becomes loose or wet, let your nurse know. Also if you have a catheter or drainage tube, tell your nurse if it becomes loose or dislodged.
5 Keep your vaccinations up-to-date. Make sure you are as protected as possible from the spread of infection. Check with hospital staff about whether it’s safe for you to receive any vaccines you might need.
Tell friends and family not to visit if they are sick. And make sure all your guests wash their hands when they enter your room.
10 Rights & Responsibilities 5 Ways to Fight Infections You Have the Right to the Best Care The hospital is a place you come to get well, but you can also come in Please review the rights and responsibilities below to help us provide you contact with germs that can make you feel worse. Reduce your chances with quality care. of infection by taking these safety precautions. Patient Rights Information about any relationship 1 Clean your hands. As our patient, you have the right the hospital and/or clinic has to n after touching hospital to considerate and respectful care. other healthcare or educational objects or surfaces To be treated with respect and institutions as it relates to your care n before eating regard for your psychosocial, Care that is free from all forms of n after using the restroom spiritual and cultural beliefs and physical, verbal, emotional or sexual abuse, exploitation, harassment, or 2 Ask hospital staff members the ability to exercise those beliefs and practices that do not interfere neglect to clean their hands. This with the well-being of others or you To allow a family member, friend, should be standard practice, treatment plan or other support individual to be but don’t be afraid to remind Acceptance and dignity. The present with you for emotional them if they forget or to ask University of Illinois Hospital is a support during the course of stay them to wear latex gloves when community of healthcare providers as long as the individual’s presence touching you. Ask visitors to who welcome, serve and respect does not infringe on others’ rights, clean their hands too! all people without regard to race, safety, or does not endanger the color, gender, gender identity or health or safety of the patient 3 Cover if you are sick. If you get an infection, limit the spread of germs expression, national origin, religion, For appropriate continuity of care by sneezing and coughing into tissues you promptly throw away, and disability, physical or mental and referrals. You have the right to avoid touching other people. Ask the staff if there is anything else you ability, age, veteran status, sexual receive information for necessary should do—like wear a surgical mask—to prevent the spread of germs. orientation or any other status follow-up care after discharge 4 Keep an eye on bandages or dressings. If a dressing on a wound protected by law As our patient, you have the or IV becomes loose or wet, let your nurse know. Also if you have Treatment, service and referrals right to information about your a catheter or drainage tube, tell your nurse if it becomes loose as needed. If we cannot meet your treatment and the healthcare or dislodged. needs or you request a transfer, team. we will coordinate a transfer. Information from your healthcare 5 Keep your vaccinations up-to-date. Make sure you are as protected Coordination will include providing team regarding: as possible from the spread of infection. Check with hospital staff you with complete information n Your diagnosis, treatment, likely about whether it’s safe for you to receive any vaccines you might need. regarding the transfer, available outcome, benefits and risks in a options in lieu of a transfer and language you can understand agreement by the receiving facility to accept the transfer Concerns? Prompt notification of your hospitalization to your personal If you have concerns about physician and family members or the care you or your loved one representative are receiving, please speak with your doctor or the nurse Language services so that you can in charge. If you feel that your understand and make informed issue isn’t resolved, contact decisions regarding your care the Patient & Guest Experience Office at 312.355.0101. 11 Rights & Responsibilities cont.
n Treatment options To make healthcare decisions as n Expected course of the treatment permitted by law, including the use and/or recovery or withdrawal of life-sustaining n Patient role in his/her/we care treatment Information regarding alternative In the event you cannot make care when hospital care is no longer decisions about your care, the appropriate hospital will respect your surrogate In the event of an unanticipated decision maker’s right to make outcome, disclosure of the decisions on your behalf in unanticipated outcome accordance with law and regulation. To know the identity of doctors, Upon request by you or your family, nurses and others involved in your the hospital’s Ethics Consult care and to know when they are Service will help you and your care students, residents or other trainees team explore options and issues Information on proposed clinical including use and withdrawal of trials affecting your care or life- sustaining treatments treatment. You have the right to Upon request by you or your family, refuse to participate. This refusal the hospital’s department of Health will not affect your continued care Social Work will assist you and your and treatment care team in determining the need As our patient, you have the right to access protective and advocacy to make decisions about your care. services for both children and Information necessary for you adults to give informed consent. The As our patient, you have the right information includes explanation of to be comfortable and safe. treatment with its associated risks Pain assessment and management and benefits and alternatives to the to relieve your pain and related treatment in a language you can physical and psychosocial understand symptoms while maintaining Information on advanced adequate level of function directives. The hospital will provide To receive care in a safe setting and a resource to assist in preparing a be free from all forms of abuse and living will or power of healthcare harassment attorney upon your request. Restraints or seclusion to be used
Patient has the right to select a only when needed for the safety and healthcare agent in case the patient well-being of you and others and becomes unable to make decisions when less restrictive alternatives about his/her/we treatment have been determined to be
To have the right to refuse ineffective treatment and care and be informed To maintain comfort and dignity by the healthcare team of any for the terminally ill patient which anticipated medical outcomes of includes symptom treatment, that refusal management of pain, and the provision of necessary support 12 to address concerns related to n specific problems or symptoms patient’s and family’s psychological including pain and spiritual wellbeing n any changes in your medical As our patient, you have the right condition, and advance directives to privacy and confidentiality. you may have prepared Confidential discussions, n concerns that may arise during consultations, examinations and your hospital stay treatments in a setting that provides Asking questions if you don’t as much privacy as possible understand information regarding Your medical record is confidential your treatment, your role in that unless your permission is given to treatment plan, or instructions release it. At times, we are required provided to you as a patient by law to report information about Making informed decisions about your care to others. your care To access or request amendment Participating in the care and to disclosures of your health treatment plan as agreed to information with your healthcare team To refuse or restrict visitors while retaining the right to To receive and review an conscientiously refuse treatment explanation of your bill, regardless Following hospital rules as they of payment source affect patient care which includes: To maintain contact with family n Respecting the rights and and friends outside the hospital via property of other patients and visitation, calls or letters staff To review and receive a copy (at n Helping to limit noise patient’s expense) of your medical n Helping to limit the number records after discharge of visitors for safety and noise To receive this Bill of Rights and control Responsibilities upon request n Remaining on your clinical unit Patient Responsibilities under the care and supervision of the clinical team To ensure you receive the best n Complying with our smoke-free clinical care, outcomes and environment policy experiences available, you are responsible for. Providing complete and accurate Providing, to the best of your information on payment sources knowledge and abilities, accurate and working with the hospital and complete information to arrange payment for services regarding your health, including: rendered and fulfilling your financial obligations as promptly as n nature of present illness possible n history of past illnesses n previous hospitalizations n medication or medication alternatives used and your reaction to the use of medications or medication alternatives 13 Our Commitment to Care
An Exceptional Experience Our staff is committed to provide you, your family and guests with an exceptional patient care experience. We strive to always meet your needs. We realize that there may be a time when you feel your needs have not been met. In that event, we strongly encourage you to inform your nurse leader, who will respond promptly to the best of his or her ability. You also can ask at any time to speak to the unit or department leader. The patient experience navigators also are available to assist you in addressing your needs and concerns. Our goal is to always meet your needs and provide you with an excellent care experience.
MAKING A You also have the right to file your complaint with either: DIFFICULT Illinois Department of Office of Quality and HEALTHCARE Public Health Patient Safety DECISION? Central Complaint Registry The Joint Commission Sometimes a 525 W. Jefferson St. One Renaissance Blvd. Springfield, IL 62671 healthcare choice Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 800.252.4343 800.994.6610 can involve an Email: [email protected] Email: patientsafetyreport@ ethical concern— jointcommission.org such as a wish to www.jointcommission.org refuse life-saving treatment or a disagreement over advance directives How are we doing? (see p. 17). Our Ethics Committee We want you to be satisfied can help your with your care. To help, speak up if we can … team of support people make Respond quicker difficult decisions. to your needs For help, contact Explain things Clinical Ethics more clearly Consult Services at 312.413.3805. Help keep your room clean or quiet Ease your pain Help you understand your medication(s) 14 After Your Stay After your stay, you may receive a survey electronically or in the mail. Surveys are intended to give you the opportunity to provide feedback about your UI Health experience. It is our hope that you complete the survey. We take your comments and feedback seriously and continuously improve upon the patient care experience. Our goal is to partner with you, to always exceed your needs, and to provide an excellent care experience. Did you receive excellent care? To nominate employees who have made a difference in your experience at UI Health, visit www.UIHealth.care. Nominate an extraordinary nurse for the DAISY Award. For more information, contact the Unit Manager.
Want to Know How We Compare to Other Organizations? You can review and compare the quality, care Office of Quality and and safety ratings for different hospitals at: Patient Safety n Medicare Hospital Compare, uses HCAHPS The Joint Commission results and other data: One Renaissance Blvd. www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 You also can find information on hospitals 800.994.6610 through this accrediting organization: Email: patientsafetyreport@ jointcommission.org n The Joint Commission: www.jointcommission.org www.qualitycheck.org
15 Condition H Special Support to Prevent Emergencies
During your stay, you have access to a patient safety program called Condition H. Condition H calls get the same immediate attention as any life-threatening emergency.
WHEN to Call Condition H Call for help if you: n are unable to find the patient- n feel the caregiver has made care staff members and tell a mistake and you have told them that your condition has him or her, but he or she is not changed. responding to your concerns. n have told the patient-care staff n are in a lot of pain and you do about your changing condition, not feel the patient-care staff is but they are not responding to treating the problem. the change.
HOW to Call Condition H
Step 1: Dial 1-2-3 on bedside phone. Step 2: Tell the operator: your name, room number, patient’s name and your concern. Step 3: The Condition H Team will be sent to your room. For more information on Condition H (Help) or to report other nonemergency issues, please call our Patient Guest Experience Office at 312.355.0101.
16 Advance Directives
A Simple and Smart Way to Take Charge of Your Care
One of the most important decisions you can make about your care is to fill out advance directives in case you can no longer speak for yourself. Advance directives are documents that let others know your wishes about the type of care you want. And they will only be used if you become unconscious or too ill to communicate yourself. Different states have different laws about advance directives. Check with your Admissions department or nurse if you have any questions. Directives can include:
Living Will This set of instructions explains the type of life- prolonging medical care you wish to accept or refuse. It can include your wishes about the use of FILL OUT resuscitation (CPR) if your heart stops, a ventilator YOUR FORMS if you stop breathing, or feeding tubes or IVs if you Make sure you submit advance cannot eat or drink. directives each Durable Power of Attorney time you go to For healthcare: This is a legal document that names the hospital, so your healthcare proxy—someone who can make your most current medical decisions for you if you’re unable to do so. information and wishes are on An official healthcare proxy can represent your file. You do not wishes on emergency care need a lawyer to but also on other medical Choose Your Care fill these out. For issues like potential treatment Fill out advance more information options, blood transfusions, directives so your and to obtain kidney dialysis, etc. Choose wishes are met and your loved ones the forms you someone you trust, discuss need, contact your medical wishes, and are sure of what you want. the Department make sure the person agrees of Health Social to represent you in this role. Work Office at 312.996.0293. For finances: You also have the right to appoint someone or the same person to help manage your finances if you cannot.
17 Before You Leave the Hospital
A successful recovery after your stay starts with a solid plan before you go.
Plan Early to reduce your chances of being readmitted and increase your chances for a healthy recovery. Take steps as soon as possible during your stay to plan for a successful transition from the hospital. To begin, ask to speak with your discharge planner, and review the following: n your discharge summary and discharge plan n your complete medicine list and instructions n your follow-up appointments n what to do if you don’t feel well Nurse discharge planners are available to meet with you by calling 312.413.3124.
A Reason To Plan Early If you need a rehabilitation facility, nursing home, skilled care or other service after your stay, you’ll need time to find and weigh your options. For help comparing services in your local area, go to: n www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare n www.medicare.gov/homehealthcompare n www.qualitycheck.org 18 Checklist for Discharge Make sure you have the following information before you leave the hospital. Not Ready To Leave? p Discharge summary. This includes why you were in the You have the right to appeal your hospital, who cared for you, discharge if you don’t agree with your procedures and the decision that you are ready to leave the hospital. Speak with your medicines. discharge planner or physician and p Medicine list. This includes share your concerns. You also may all your new and former need to reach out to Medicare, prescriptions, over-the- Medicaid or your insurance counter medicines, vitamins company. and supplements. Ask if there are any medicines you can stop taking or that are not good to take together. Also make sure you know why, how and when to take each one. A successful recovery after your stay p Prescriptions. Check that your pharmacy has your new prescriptions starts with a solid plan before you go. and that you have a plan to get them filled. p Follow-up care instructions. Beyond medicine, this can include: n foods or activities to avoid n n follow-up tests or warning signs to watch for appointments n daily living adjustments n how to care for incisions or (like how to get into bed) use equipment n who to call with questions p After-hospital services. Know how much support you’ll need in these areas: n Personal care: bathing, eating, dressing, toileting n Home care: cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping n Healthcare: taking your medicines, follow-up appointments, physical therapy, wound care, injections, medical equipment
p Local resources. Ask your discharge planner for help finding local after-care services or other support groups. p To receive copies of your medical records, complete the Authorization to Release Health Information Form. This can be downloaded from the website or by calling Health Information Management at 312.996.6830. (Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.) *processing fee may apply
Try the teach-back method. Repeat back what you hear the discharge planner say to make sure you understand the details correctly. 19 Other Resources
Financial Case Newman Center Management Unit The John Paul II Newman Center, at We help patients with financial 700 S. Morgan, provides a Catholic benefits by applying for: community in which all faiths are • Medical card for adults welcome. The John Paul II Newman Center bridges the University of • Medical card for families, Illinois at Chicago and the Church, as pregnant women and newborns a living example of Catholic belief and • Medical card for children service. Call 312.226.1880 for more • Charitable Care information. • Compensation for crime victims: Hours: Call 312.413.7926. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call the Intake Line at 312.413.7621 Monday through Thursday: if you feel that you may need 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. assistance. Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Social Work (Disability) Mass Times: West Services Student Center West, 828 S. Social work services are available Wolcott, Room 5, basement to assist with your needs at home, Monday through Friday: 12:35 p.m. provide supportive services, advocate (During the academic year when for community resources, financial classes are in session). assistance or placement for medical needs. Staff members are available Volunteers to meet during admission or during Volunteers provide services to clinical visits by asking a medical staff patients and their families in member to call 312.996.0293. many areas of the hospital. For more information on how you can My UI Health Patient Portal volunteer, please call 312.355.4325. With My UI Health, you can email your healthcare team directly, Patient & Family Advisory review some of your medical Council records, request an appointment, The Patient & Family Advisory view your lab results, renew Council advocates on behalf of prescriptions and view prescription patients and families to provide safe, information, and pay your medical high-quality, patient-centered care bills and view your balances. Visit and services. For more information, www.UIHealth.care for more please call 312.335.5501. information or call 866.600.CARE. Customer CARE Center Call the Customer CARE Center at 1.866.600.CARE for information on appointments, registration, nurse 20 line and prescription refill requests. You choose your doctor. You choose your hospital. Now choose VITAS as your hospice specialist.
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