Discharge Notice —
A New York State hospital discharge notice should include information on your discharge date and how to appeal if you disagree with the notice. A discharge notice must be provided to all patients (except Medicare patients who receive a copy of an "Important Message from Medicare"
in writing hours before they leave the hospital. Medicare patients must request a written discharge notice ("The Important Message from Medicare" if they disagree with discharge. If requested, the notice must be provided. Once the notice is provided and if the Medicare patient disagrees with the notice, an appeal can be processed.
Discharge Plan —
All patients (including Medicare patients) in New York State hospitals must receivee a written discharge plan before they leave the hospital. This plan should describe the arrangements for any health care services you may need after you leave the hospital. The necessary services described in this plan must be secured or reasonably available before you leave the hospital.
Discharge Planning —
Discharge planning is the process by which hospital staff work with you and your family or someone acting on your behalf to prepare and make arrangements for your care once you leave the hospital. This care may be self care, care by family members, home health assistance or admission to another health care facility. Discharge planning includes assessing and identifying what your needs will be when you leave the hospital and planning for appropriate care to meet those needs when you are discharged. A plan must Glossary be provided to you in writing before you leave the hospital. Discharge planning usually involves the patient, family members or the person you designate to act on your behalf, your doctor and a member of the hospital staff. Some hospitals have staff members who are called "discharge planners." In other hospitals, a nurse or social worker may assist in discharge planning.
https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1449/section_2.htm
And I agree, speak with hospital personnel.
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