Nearly 1 in 5 Medicare patients are readmitted within 30 days of discharge — and most readmissions are preventable with proper home care support. If your loved one is being discharged from UCLA Medical Center, here’s what you need to know.
What Post-Surgery Home Care Includes
- Medication management — ensuring correct dosages and timing
- Wound monitoring — watching for infection signs
- Mobility assistance — safe transfers, fall prevention
- Nutrition support — preparing meals that aid recovery
- Physical therapy exercises — reinforcing PT homework between sessions
- Transportation — follow-up appointments at UCLA
Coordinating with UCLA Discharge Team
The best time to arrange home care is BEFORE discharge. Contact us while your loved one is still at UCLA — we’ll coordinate directly with the discharge planner to ensure seamless transition. Same-day placement is available for urgent situations.