Going Home
Discharge Planning
Planning for your discharge from the hospital really begins the day you are admitted. A team that includes your physician, the Case Management department and your nurses work to plan for your discharge. If you need additional medical follow-up at home, your physician may request home health, medical equipment, physical therapy, respiratory care or other services. These and other community services to assist you are arranged as part of the discharge planning.
Lifeline Personal Response Service ensures quick assistance whenever it is needed - 24 hours a day, 365 days a yar. For more information, call 483-7777.
Home Health Services
Since 1977, Home Health Services of Venice, part of Venice Regional Medical Center, has been providing care to help people recover at home from illness and to teach them the skills they need to function independently. Serving Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties along Florida's Gulf Coast. Home Health Services of Venic 941-486-6700 or 1-888-484=3571 (toll-free).