Leaving

Your physician will write the orders for your discharge and for any medication, dietary instructions or special services you will need when you leave the hospital. A social worker or nurse case manager is available to help make your transition back to the community a smooth one, helping you to arrange for services such as home care or to address concerns you may have about your discharge. The medical team involved with your care will teach you any procedures you need to follow at home.

Discharge Instructions

You will receive written discharge instructions that explain how you should care for yourself at home. These instructions will include any medication you can and/or should take, when you can return to normal activities, and a phone number you can call if you have questions.

New Medicines

If you need medicines that you do not already have, your physician will give you a prescription. For your convenience, Confluence Health Hospital | Central Campus Professional Pharmacy (outpatient pharmacy) can fill your discharge prescription between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (Mon – Fri) and 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (Sat). The Professional Pharmacy is easily accessed in the Professional Building and can be reached by calling 509.667.3333.

Leaving Against Medical Advice

It is Confluence Health Hospital | Central Campus policy to discourage you from leaving the hospital against the advice of your physician. This is called leaving against medical advice. When you want to leave the hospital before the physician says it is okay to leave, your nurse will contact your physician. If you insist on leaving, our staff will ask you to sign the Discharge against Medical Advice form.