Hospital Transport
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When it’s time for a patient to be discharged from the hospital, they will receive a trove of documents along with some verbal instructions. Many times, the discharge instructions are communicated to a loved one, who is then expected to carry out these important steps. Often, the information they are entrusted with is misinterpreted or forgotten, which can put the patient at risk.
Kinkaid Private Care offers a much safer alternative by assisting the patient during this transition from hospital care to home. A private nurse will be present at the hospital to oversee the discharge process and to receive the care instructions directly from the clinical staff. This ensures that correct steps will be taken once the patient is home, therefore greatly reducing the risk of injury, disease relapse, or readmission.
Nurses Assist During Hospital Discharge
A patient being transported from the hospital to his or her home relies on others to gather and disseminate their discharge care instructions. Because these instructions may be complex and require a certain level of medical expertise to execute, it is best to place this responsibility into the hands of a private duty nurse.
Kinkaid Private Care nurses provide hospital transport assistance as part of the nursing care services. Because the nurse is involved in the discharge process at the hospital, it gives them the opportunity to ask questions and gain clarity about the patient’s specific needs.
Smooth Transition from Hospital to Home
By accompanying patients home from the hospital, the private nurse helps to ensure a safe, smooth transition from one setting to the next. The nurse provides the patient with companionship during the discharge and transport process, which reduces patient stress, while also being able to observe the patient closely.
You Were Discharged Too Soon
Hospitals sometimes discharge patients before the patients are ready to resume normal life. The reasoning for an early discharge could be because of a lack of hospital resources, insurance issues, or more. Regardless of the reason for early discharge, if the patient is not stable or ready to resume normal life, he or she should talk to a care provider to create a hospital discharge plan so the patient can smoothly transition back to normal life.
You Prefer Home Care
Many patients would rather recover in the privacy of their home instead of at a hospital. In most cases, this is manageable and even ideal. That being said, you will need a thorough hospital discharge plan to ensure a smooth transition back home and to ensure you still receive the care you need throughout your recovery. An effective hospital discharge plan will also help you leave the hospital sooner so you can return home in a more timely manner.
Expert Care to Avoid Re-Hospitalization
The private duty nurse is trained to assist recently discharged hospital patients, regardless of their health status. Some of the delicate medical conditions they are specifically trained for include:
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Kidney failure or a dialysis patient
- Post heart attack
- Heart failure
- Respiratory illness
- Infection
- Post-surgical care
- Physical injuries
- Hospice care
Once the patient is home, the private duty nurse assesses the home environment to see that it is organized and that all necessary supplies are present. The nurse also ensures the medical equipment is set up and functioning properly.
In addition to providing an expert level of care in the home, a private nurse is able to communicate directly with the physician team on a regular basis. This ongoing communication allows patient care to be updated or adjusted depending on their progress once they arrive home.
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Who Provides Our Care?
Our care is provided by Kinkaid’s team of nursing professionals with decades of experience in hospital discharge planning. Our nurses are trained to provide high-quality care in a kind and professional manner, while also ensuring excellent communication with families.
Our Coverage Areas
We service patients in California.
Hospital Transport
Our in-home nursing care services throughout the state of California including:
LOS ANGELES METRO AREA:
- Los Angeles
- Beverly Hills
- Bel Air
- Brentwood
- Westwood
- Pacific Palisades
- Santa Monica
- Malibu
- Holmby Hills
- Cheviot Hills
- Culver City
- Beverly Glen
- Beverlywood
ORANGE COUNTY:
- Includes Costa Mesa
- Newport Beach
- Newport Coast
- Huntington Beach
- Irvine
- Laguna Hills
- Laguna Niguel
- Laguna Beach
- Mission Viejo
- San Clemente
- San Juan Capistrano
- Yorba Linda
- Chino Hills
- Dana Point
SAN DIEGO METRO AREA:
- San Diego
- La Jolla
- Eastlake
- Hillcrest
- Carlsbad
- Oceanside
- Coronado
- Chula Vista
- Del Mar
- Escondido
SAN FRANCISCO
- San Francisco
- Daly City
- Palo Alto
- Mountain View
- Oakland
- Berkeley
- San Rafael
- Richmond
- Walnut Creek
- Alameda
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