Audrey works for a community hospital. She is called down to the recovery area of the surgery department because there is a patient who has just had surgery but does not have alternative transportation home. It is not safe for the patient to drive after having received anesthetic. The patient has her car keys in her hand and is insisting that she be discharged. Audrey meets with the patient and calmly explains the safety risk to the patient, as well as potentially to other drivers. The patient becomes tearful but, working together, they are able to find a neighbor who can pick the patient up and drive her home. Audrey realizes that when staff is doing ________________________________ they should include questions about transportation.

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Preadmission planning involves preparing for a patient's needs before, during, and after a hospital stay, which includes ensuring safe transportation home after discharge, especially when the patient has received anesthetic or has other conditions that make it unsafe for them to drive.

Audrey Works for a Community Hospital