On February 27, we provided a workshop on Patient Rights that touched on a range of topics in a virtual session. One challenge is that we cannot pass around important information and resources, so instead have created this post to be able to link information for individuals interested in key issues related to safe hospital discharges. Those materials are linked below by topic.
Preparing for A Hospital Stay
Hospital Discharge planning checklist from CMS
Importance of Having an Advocate
Thoughts on Being A Patient Advocate
Advanced Directive Consumer Factsheet
Beware of being in the Hospital on Observation Status – (see more information on the Medicare Rights site)
Infogram about Observation-Status
Observation-Status Frequently Asked Questions
Beware Observation Status at the Hospital
Self-Help Packet for Medicare Observation Status
Observation-Coalition-Fact-Sheet
How to Appeal An Unsafe Discharge
Wallet Sized Discharge Appeal Info about Levanta
Information about how to Appeal a Discharge from Levanta
Background on the Issue
San Francisco Transitional Care Blueprint – March 22, 2008