One of the last things most people think about when they find out they need to have surgery is how they’re going to get home afterward. But if Delta Hospital requires someone to accompany you home, it quickly becomes an important part of your planning.
Fortunately, you have options.
There’s no need to scramble looking for someone at the last minute. Miss Happy Helper can meet you at Delta Hospital, assist with your discharge, and accompany you home safely after your procedure.
Learn more about how this works: Need someone to take me home after surgery.
Why Can’t I Go Home by Myself?
Many day surgery procedures involve anesthesia, IV sedation, or pain medication that can temporarily affect your coordination, balance, reaction time, and judgment. So even though you may feel perfectly capable of heading home by yourself, the effects of these medications can last for several hours after you’re discharged.
These discharge requirements are in place to help keep patients safe while the medication continues wearing off and to reduce the risk of falls or other complications.
It’s About Being There When You Need Someone
When your procedure is over, the last thing you want is uncertainty if someone actually showed up for you.
Hospital schedules can change throughout the day, and discharge times don’t always happen exactly as planned. Having someone whose priority is being there for you means you won’t have to worry about sending updates, rearranging rides, or hoping someone can still make it.
About Delta Hospital
Delta Hospital is a Fraser Health community hospital serving Ladner, Tsawwassen, North Delta, and surrounding communities. It provides a variety of healthcare services, including outpatient procedures, day surgery, diagnostic imaging, and specialty clinics.
Many patients appreciate receiving care close to home in a smaller community hospital while still having access to excellent surgical services. Depending on the type of procedure you’re having, you’ll often be able to return home the very same day.
A Little Planning Goes a Long Way
Don’t wait until last minute. By organizing your hospital pickup in advance, you’ll know exactly who will be meeting you when it’s time to leave, allowing you to head into your procedure with one less thing on your mind.
So, don’t delay. Contact Miss Happy Helper today!