Discharge Planning
Every patient is assessed for discharge planning needs by a nurse case manager. The nurse case manager works closely with you and your family, your physician, primary nurse, and the rest of your health care team to develop a safe and therapeutic discharge plan. That discharge plan provides for any continued care needs you may have after you leave the hospital.

Admission
Upon your admission to Carney Hospital, we will work to get you to your room and make you comfortable as quickly as possible. An identification bracelet with your name and medical record number will be placed on your wrist for the duration of your stay.

Prior to your admission to Carney Hospital, you will receive a call from a patient registration representative who will gather information for your medical records and answer any general questions that you may have. If you have not heard from us two days before your admission, please call Patient Access at 617-506-2170.

We remind visitors to the Steward Health Care and affiliated sites that nothing ever takes the place of a personal visit with your doctor. While we are happy to provide as much medical information as possible, if you have any questions about your health, make an appointment and discuss your questions with your caregiver. She or he is in the best position to make decisions with you about what is in your best interest.

Steward Health Care System and all of its programs and activities are accessible to and useable by disabled persons, including persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or blind, or who have other sensory impairments. Access features include:

• The right to receive considerate, respectful and compassionate care in a safe setting regardless of your age, gender, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disabilities.