Sion Discharge

Your discharge plan will be discussed daily with your doctor during your stay. Your discharge will be confirmed the day before by midday. It is your responsibility to make the necessary arrangements to vacate your room by 10 a.m. at the latest.

If hospital-based rehabilitation is necessary. The hospital will take care of the administrative procedures and transfer logistics. The rehabilitation facility will be determined by the hospital based on the needs prescribed by the doctor and the places available.

A hospitalisation report will be sent to your GP. If necessary, you will be asked to contact them for further treatment and follow-up.

Before leaving the hospital:

• The medical team will provide you with the necessary documents (prescriptions, medical letters, imaging tests (card with access code for online viewing), hospitalisation certificate, blood group card, anticoagulation card, appointments, personal medication, etc.).
• The hospital does not provide medication for your return home (except in exceptional circumstances).
• Remember to collect any valuables you may have left at reception between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Settle any fees you may owe.
• If necessary, contact the liaison nurse to direct you to the appropriate social and health care facility and help you with the procedures involved in leaving the hospital (organising home care, family assistance, placement in a nursing home, etc.).
• Check that you have taken all your personal belongings with you.
• Return any borrowed equipment (walking sticks, rollators, long-handled tongs, etc.).