Discharge Planning
Carle Foundation Hospital utilizes patient advocates, Nurse Case Managers and Social Worker Case Managers, to help patients and their families prepare for discharge. Case Managers are licensed healthcare professionals who conduct patient assessments and strive to coordinate the patient’s journey throughout the healthcare continuum. Social Workers strive to perform holistic psychosocial assessments with an emphasis on an individual’s strengths and support system. These advocates take referrals from patients, family members, physicians, nursing staff, and other service departments. Case Managers and Social Workers collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to convene care conferences and address the patient’s needs comprehensively. Listed below are some of the services to expect from these individuals.
- Discharge Planning
- Coordinate post hospital services
- Illness counseling
- Assistance with adoptions
- Abuse and/or neglect reports
- Guardianship
- Substance abuse intervention
- Living situation concerns
- Financial issues
- End-of-life situations
Community Resources
Within this discipline is a Prescription Assistance Coordinator who is available to educate Carle patients about options for financial assistance for prescriptions and connects individuals with appropriate programs pending eligibility requirements.
For additional information, call (217) 383-3119.