Discharge

Planning for Discharge

Our discharge planning starts when you arrive at hospital. This helps to discuss and plan for your needs, after your hospital stay.

During your stay, you are encouraged to discuss any concerns or issues you may have, with your Psychiatrist or a member of your treating team.

There are a number of people who can help plan your discharge:

• You, your family or carer can alert us if you may need additional support
• Your treating Psychiatrist can discuss options for acute community services, or day therapy programs to support your recovery after discharge
• Your Psychiatrist will also discuss post-discharge follow up appointments
• Our Nursing and Allied Health staff will assist with identifying services you may need
• It is helpful to see a psychologist or therapist in the community after your discharge to continue the therapeutic process. If you don't have one already, we can assist you with this process.
• Your inpatient program facilitator will also discuss preparing for discharge, with practical information on discharge planning and relapse prevention

Day of Discharge

We ask that you vacate your room by 9 am, so that we can prepare for our next patient.

Please check with your Nurse before leaving to collect your medications and prescriptions, and to confirm your follow up appointments.

Please report to reception to finalise any outstanding accounts you may have. Reception hours are Monday to Friday: 7:30am – 5.30pm.

We will contact your referring Doctor to advise them that you have been discharged from our hospital.

Please make a GP appointment for follow up post discharge.

Post-Discharge

Follow-up Contact

We will contact you post-discharge within a week to see how you are settling in at home.

Outpatient Appointments

Please attend any follow up appointments arranged with your psychiatrist following discharge.

Day Programs

It can be helpful to continue the therapeutic process by attending one of or day therapy programs. Speak to our staff if you would like to register for one of the programs.

Access information on day patient admissions.