How did my mother get out of hospital?

A key finding was that hospital records incorrectly recorded that she lived in a nursing home that had the facilities to look after her. She did not, and the staff of the care home were alarmed when she arrived back from hospital without a proper discharge letter.

What was the report on my Mother’s Care?

The report on my mother’s care, which was written jointly with the local government ombudsman, also criticised social services for failing to ensure that proper care plans were drawn up when my mother was admitted to a care home, seven months before her death.

Why was my mother discharged from hospital without my knowledge?

No one consulted me when my 89-year-old mother was discharged from hospital. The NHS ombudsman’s report shows this is happening all over Britain T he first shock came when I found out my mother was dying. The second was when I discovered that she had been discharged from hospital without my knowledge.

How did Dame Julie report on her mother’s health?

Until my mother’s health failed, I had a naive belief that we lived in a society where relatives could work collaboratively with professionals to get decent care for the elderly. Two years ago, my faith in that system was shaken to the core. Now Dame Julie’s report suggests that not much has changed.

Why was the 93 year old taken to the LGH?

The son of a 93-year-old war widow who spent five hours waiting in the Launceston General Hospital emergency department alone says the Tasmanian health system has hit a new low. Greg Maloney’s elderly mother was taken to the LGH via ambulance on Friday morning.

Why was my mother taken to the LGH?

Greg Maloney’s elderly mother was taken to the LGH via ambulance on Friday morning. Living with diabetes and battling an infection, he said she was shaking uncontrollably and complaining of unbearable pain.

When to discharge your mum from the hospital?

Paul – if your mum is in hospital, she shouldn’t be discharged until a proper care plan is in place, and also ongoing care is in place (whether that’s in a care home, in her own home or somewhere else) and until she has also been assessed for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding.

Is it possible to take my mom to a nursing home?

Caring for elderly parents at home can be stressful and often just not possible. While the idea of moving mom to a nursing home is an agonizing one, it may be the right option if mom has fractured her hip, suffered a stroke, or is failing in her overall health and requires round-the-clock care that you cannot provide in her home.

Can a hospital force a patient to go to a nursing home?

For many elderly folks, giving up their independence and being forced into a nursing home is their biggest fear. If there are any elderly folks reading the Happy Hospitalist, remember, nobody can ever force you to go anywhere you don’t want to go, as long as you have the capacity to make your own medical decision. Your doctor can’t force you.

Where is the rehab facility my mom is in?

My mom is currently in the Rehab facility in New Jersey after the surgery. She is somewhat weak, but not to the point where she can’t stand up an use the wheelchair or some assistant to move around.

Is it too soon for my mom to go home?

Personally, if your Mom just recently had surgery, it may really be too soon for her to go home, especially if she is still weak. You could turn your head for a minute and she might fall down and end up back in the hospital.

Can rehabilitation refuse to let mom go home if she?

This is nightmare and i feel powerless that I can’t do anything about it. The rehab is telling me she might need another two to 4 weeks to get stronger, but after that they might say she is still not well enough and can continue to hold her there against her and my will.

Why was my mum discharged from hospital last year?

My elderly Mum was admitted to hospital at the end of last year, we have now been told she has Vascular Dementia and has no capacity to make decisions for herself.

When is an older relative discharged from hospital?

We often hear from families with an older relative in hospital. Very often that relative is being discharged from hospital into full time care – but no one has explained the process fore deciding who pays for that ongoing care?

Why are older relatives taken out of hospital?

Many families report that their older relatives are often forced out of hospital and into long term care – or back home – before proper health needs and funding assessments have been carried out and before suitable care provision has been put in place.

What kind of iD do I need if my mom is bedridden?

Worried Son: If she is bedridden, she has no need for ID. An expired passport or drivers license is fine. If she goes to the ER they want her health insurance card and medicare/social security ID and YOUR health care proxy or POA.

Why was my mother not discharged from the hospital?

In my mother’s case, her complex medical needs meant that her discharge should have been planned by the hospital, social services and the care home, after discussion with the family. None of that happened, even though my mother was at high risk of malnutrition and dehydration.

Can a 85 year old be sent home on her own?

Sometimes that results in someone who is confused and frightened being left in a flat or house entirely on their own. That is what happened to an 85-year-old woman with dementia who was sent home at 11pm and then discovered by her daughter the following morning with no food, drink or bedding.

When did I find out my mother was in hospital?

I can’t be the only relative who has had to deal with social services and doctors at a distance, but just getting anyone to return a phone call was a gargantuan task. This was a recurring problem but it became more acute when I found out from my aunt that my mother was in hospital in January 2014.