After Your Stay

Atrium Medical Center (Atrium) provides ongoing care. After your stay, your Atrium physician will help arrange your special needs, home care, and more.

Going Home

Your physician will generally let you know a day or two before you will be released from the hospital. Before your dismissal, it’s a good idea to make a list of any questions you may have about your follow-up care.

When your physician has approved your release, your nurse will provide written instructions about your dismissal and follow-up care. A staff member or volunteer will escort you by wheelchair to the dismissal area and will help you into your car.

Home Care

Fidelity Health Care offers a comprehensive range of home healthcare services throughout the Miami Valley region, because they understand that recovery does not end with your discharge from the hospital. Fidelity’s clinicians are experienced professionals trained to meet the specific needs of each individual patient in the comfort of his or her own home. Fidelity’s services include:

• Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, home care aides, and rehabilitation therapists
• Medical social workers
• Infusion therapy
• Private duty care
• Oxygen therapy
• Home care medical equipment

Fidelity also offers disease management programs for congestive heart failure, respiratory disease, and other specialty areas.

For more information about home care services, ask to speak with a Home Care Liaison or call Fidelity Health Care at (937) 208-6400.

Special Needs

The Social Services staff is available to help you plan for any special care you may require after you leave the hospital. Social workers can assist you in making the necessary arrangements for additional nursing care, therapy or special medical equipment for your home. Referrals for counseling and support for personal, family, or financial problems are also available. If you would like to see a member of the Social Services staff, you may call extension 5259 or ask your nurse to contact the department.

Learn more about Atrium’s special needs services.