Signing someone out of hospital / rehabilitation

[FifeHibs]

Sorry for the random post, was just wondering if anyone had had an experience of signing someone out of hospital / rehab?

Back ground -
My mother had Parkinson’s and onset vascular dementia, was admitted to hospital with a chest infection 8 days ago. she has now been transferred to a rehabilitation hospital for physios to help with mobility before going home.

The ward she is in is terrible, people shouting all day and night and she is just sitting staring into space when not with the physio.

The current care package is only held
Another day before the council shuts it down and will be retendered once the hospital have done the rehab.

I’m worried the isolation in the ward will be more detrimental to the recovery, I have a private physio lined up and she has friends go to the house for tea each day.

Just curious if anyone has been in a similar situation and what they think is best.

Thanks

 

[FifeHibs]

I should have said there is nothing medically wrong now just physical. The nurse said they are baselining after the infection

 

[GORDONSMITH7]

Sorry to hear about your predicament amigo. My Mum is 92 and has been in the Royal on 4 occasions regarding her heart. Different situation as there was no rehab. involved. So I unfortunately can't give much advice, though some others on here possibly have. Hope things turn out well shortly.

BIG G

 

[FifeHibs]

Thank you, I have moved back in for a bit to help her… the mobility is the issue.

 

[hibbybilly]

Cannae advise sorry but I’m sure she will be better in her own surroundings with you there instead of strangers in a strange place.

 

[HibeeBizzle]

A blether with the charge nurse and explaining your concerns and the situation you guys are in would help I think. If care can be moved into the community, in my experience, they are usually more than happy to help.

 

[NGP]

If your mum has the capacity to make decisions and she wants to go home, she can discharge herself pretty much at any time. If there is an existing package of care in place, there should be a contact point within adult services social work, speak to them to ensure the appropriate after care is in place. Highlighting safeguarding (who will be checking in on her regularly) and talking with the ward staff is also helpful. If it has not already happened,a home visit by occupational health is something that may be recommended.
It may also depend on how any medication is being administered.
Also, if she has Parkinson's, there should be some kind of charity support service you can get advice from.