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21/04/2020

Hospital Discharge instructions will help you understand what to expect, how to take care of yourself and when to call a health care assistance

An example would be your health care provider has recommended that you eat a high potassium diet.

Potassium is a mineral found in many foods.

A diet that is high in potassium can help some people with low blood levels of potassium or high blood pressure.

Potassium is sometimes listed as potassium chloride. Reading the percentage daily value (% DV) on food labels can help you figure out how much potassium foods have in them.

Many foods are high in potassium. The following lists are foods that have a lot of potassium.

fruits have a lot of potassium in them:

Apricots.
Avocados.
Bananas.
Cantaloupe and honeydew melon.
Kiwi.

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Have you or any from your family members been recently discharged from the Hospital?

Did you receive any special discharge instructions that I can help you acheive?

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COVID-19 Resources

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COVID-19 and everyday life

Traveling
We recommend that you consult ‘Travel Notices’ on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website for regularly updated notices related to risk level and advice. Consult national travel advice related to COVID-19 before going on vacations or business trips.

Receiving a letter or a package from countries with confirmed cases
Receiving a package or letter from countries with confirmed COVID-19 cases will not put you at risk of contracting the new coronavirus COVID-19. Coronaviruses do not survive long on objects, such as letters or packages.

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Which individuals or groups are most at risk ?

COVID-19 can be contracted by people of all ages.

However, older people and people with pre-existing medical conditions, such as diabetes, appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus. Take extra care to avoid crowded areas or places where you might interact with people who are sick.

If you have recently traveled to a country affected by COVID-19, or have had close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, and you within 14 days develop flu-like symptoms, such as a temperature of ≥ 37.8° C, sore throat, coughing, or breathlessness, you should seek medical assistance

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How to minimize the spread of infection of COVID-19

COVID-19, like other coronaviruses such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), can be transmitted from one person to another by:
Droplets from coughing and sneezing Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands

How can you help to minimize the spread of infection?

Avoid all contact with individuals who may have the disease and please remember when you cough and sneeze to use cough etiquette, wash your hands frequently or use a hand sanitizer.

Clean surfaces regularly with disinfectant – for example kitchen benches and work desks.

In addition, practice personal hygiene. Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 40 seconds to avoid spreading the virus to others.

Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.

Avoid contact with others; do not travel while sick. Please wear a mask.

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Signs & Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory infections, this includes a high temperature of ≥ 37.8°C, cough, difficulty breathing, sore throat or a runny nose.

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COVID-19 Key facts

COVID-19: What you need to know about or insights into the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and what you can do to protect yourself and the people around you.

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What Are the Roles & Duties of a Nurse Advocate?

The roles and duties of a nurse advocate is multi-faceted, but the cornerstone is patient education. Roles and duties may include:

1. Assessing patient care needs during hospitalization and discharge
2. Reaching out to community resources as needed
3. Educating patients about diagnoses and referring to specialties
4. Advocating for treatments/procedures/tests that are appropriate for patient care/diagnoses
5. Reviewing patient care concerns or grievances
6. Providing education on insurance benefits
7. Educating patients on current standards of practice in healthcare
8. Demonstrating compassion and empathy with patients and families with regards to their healthcare wishes
9. Educating patients on necessary healthcare decisions without bias or coercion