As a patient, you are a part of our team. We think it is important for you to know what to expect before, during and after your surgery. We believe that when you know what to expect you will not worry as much, and you will recover better from your surgery.
Discharge From the HospitalYour doctors, nurses, and therapists will all work together to create an individualized plan for your care when you go home. Once you are on Ellison 8, the case manager, a specially trained nurse who works with your health care team, will make sure your discharge plan meets your needs. If you have any questions or concerns about caring for yourself after you go home let your case manager know.
You will receive written instructions when you are discharged from the hospital to go home. These instructions will include general guidelines about your diet, activity, and caring for yourself at home. You will also receive information about the medications that you will be taking at home.
Not everyone will go directly home from the hospital. Patients who live alone with no support or need a little more recovery time may go to an inpatient rehabilitation facility for a short period of time before returning home. After surgery your physician, nurse, therapist and case manager will assess your discharge needs. If transfer to a rehabilitation facility is recommended, the case manager will provide you with a list of facilities that meet your medical needs and are also convenient for you and your family. Your family may visit these facilities before a final decision is made.
A tour of the Heart Center 
The Heart Center is a multidisciplinary care center made up of specialists from cardiology, cardiac surgery, cardiac imaging, cardiac anesthesia and cardiac nursing.
