Springhill Medical Center
Springhill, Louisiana
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Admissions...
Going Home
Preparing for Discharge
Once your physician has determined that you are ready to go home, our staff will
give you discharge instructions and pamphlets that help you care for yourself following
your hospital stay. Be sure you are clear about discharge instructions, including
medications you need and information regarding a follow-
For your safety, we will
provide wheelchair transportation to the lobby exit where a family member can safely
pick you up in the car. Be sure to gather all of your personal belongings and ask
for any valuables you may have in our safe in the administrative supervisor's office.
Please know that Springhill Medical Center's case management department will work
to give you and your family access to all available services that help advance your
recuperation and rehabilitation. Our discharge planner assesses each patient at the
time of admission and follow their care until discharge.
Springhill Medical Center's
case manager can assist with coordination of the discharge plan and any of the following
if needed:
- Nursing home or assisted living facilities
- Working with your insurance company
- Home health care
- Durable medical equipment
- Rehabilitation Transportation
- Hospice
- Community resources
Our case management department office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. To speak with our case manager, please call (318) 539-
