YOU’VE MET WITH THE DOCTOR. Scheduled your surgery. Have all your hospital plans in place. But what happens after surgery when the hospital is ready to release you? A little preplanning can make your recovery faster.
According to Marisa De Santis, LNHA, Executive Director for Franciscan Care Center, doing your research ahead of time for after your hospital stay can help your transition to a care center go more smoothly.
Understanding the services available, the care you will receive, and the expectations will make you feel more comfortable and put your mind at ease.
Know where you want to go after your hospital stay
Home or a skilled nursing center? If you are expected to do some of your recovery or rehabilitation in a skilled nursing center afterwards or if you are not sure, it’s good to make your selection before surgery.
“When you are not feeling well, it is hard to make decisions that are right for you. We encourage people to tour Franciscan Care Center to learn about the services we have and the care we provide,” she explained. “After visiting, people often feel less apprehensive.”
What questions to ask
Typical questions you need to ask when selecting after hospital recovery care can include:
• What services does the center offer?
• Do they have rehabilitation therapy available every day?
• What types of therapy are available–physical, occupational, and/or speech?
• Do they offer any specialty programs or enhanced clinical capabilities?
• Will they do a home assessment before you are ready to go home?
• Do they have private or semiprivate rooms?
Complete paperwork beforehand
If you will need skilled care after your hospital stay, making your selection beforehand and completing your paperwork ahead of time will ease your mind. Before you need care is the time to check with your insurance company, particularly if you might be using multiple sources, to find out what is covered and your options. It helps when everything is in place.
Franciscan Care Center—your stepping-stone to home quickly
Franciscan Care Center is the perfect setting for recuperating between hospitalization and home. Its post-acute rehabilitation program is designed for those recovering from situations such as cardiac conditions or stroke, fractures, and hip or knee replacements or those who are not quite ready to be at home. The skilled nursing and rehabilitation program includes:
• Rehabilitation therapy services offered seven days a week
• Physical, occupational, and speech therapies
• Wound, pain, orthopedic, and infectious disease management
• Home evaluations prior to returning home
• Private rooms available and state-of-the-art facilities.
The healing ministry of the Church
In addition to top care, Franciscan Care Center nurtures the healing ministry of the Church through comprehensive and spiritually enriching services for seniors of all faiths, including Masses, sacraments, and prayer services. The compassionate environment provides care that enhances the person: mind, body, and spirit, characterized by mutual trust and respect, education and leadership, efficiency and service, and access and quality.
For more information on how Franciscan Care Center can help you preplan or to come in for a tour, call 419-882-6582 or visit CHILivingCommunities.org.
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