DF has had catastrophic decline over last couple of days, is non-ambulant, and has other symptoms not normal for him. He lives "independently", no carers coming in, no cleaner or help preparing meals. District nurse service OT on routine visit on Thursday decided he wasn't safe in home, couldn't contact GP, and therefore called ambulance, and he was admitted to hospital.
Despite the catastrophic decline, hospital are of the view that there's nothing wrong with him and wish to discharge home.
So can someone remind me of what I need to do, and give me the terms I need to ask for?
I know we need to ask for an assessment of his care needs before he's discharged - what do we need to ask for to get this? Also a CHC assessment (Continuing health care?) but if hospital say there's nothing wrong with him, this is a non-starter, surely? Someone on another thread says he needs a reablement/rehabilitation package, and this I think was what the OT was after.
What if the hospital suggest he goes into a nursing home/care home for rehab - is this likely to become his "forever home"? Is it a hidden trap, and something that should be resisted?
I'm thinking of ringing the OT and telling her hospital want to discharge home - she'll go ape-shit. Is there any reason why I shouldn't ring her?
I'm also thinking of asking his GP for advice (DF has given them permission to speak to me)