Frustrated.....

[kb73]

Morning everyone. Does anybody know of any reason why a nursing home wouldn't accept someone back for potentially end of life care if that person needs oxygen? I have been told this is the case by the doctor/discharge team. Not actually spoken to the home yet as feeling tearful today and need to get myself in an emotionally fit state before I speak to them. Hospital also not answering to add to my frustration.

 

[Bunpoots]

Hi @kb73 I hope you’re feeling a bit less tearful.

I can’t answer your question but if you’re having problems with getting information from the hospital try ringing their PALS service, I found them very helpful when I couldn’t find out what was happening with my dad.

 

[Grannie G]

I think there are special requirements before oxygen cylinders are allowed on the premises. I don’t know where I heard this but it can be checked

 

[kb73]

Thank you for your replies. At the hospital now. It appears the issue was with the oxygen cylinders but they can take her back with a compressor. So we are just waiting on that to arrive and she can go home so a little bit of good news for a change.

 

[Grannie G]

That’s good news @kb73