Repatriation of a nursing home resident
Repatriation of a nursing home resident requires extra attention to mobility, vulnerability, medication, comfort and care upon arrival. For older patients, the entire journey is more important than just transport.
Why discuss this in advance?
During a medical repatriation attention often first goes to ambulance, flight, discharge from hospital and medical safety. Yet practical details determine how peaceful and safe the return journey is.
When clothing, documents, medication, luggage, food, family guidance or arrival care have not been discussed in advance, extra stress often arises at the time of departure.
By looking at these questions early, the transport team can plan more clearly, and the family gains a better understanding of what is possible and what is not.
What is Bryan Morgan Care looking at?
We look at the patient's medical condition, the distance, the chosen mode of transport and the practical circumstances at the departure location.
Comfort, safety, mobility, available guidance and any limitations of the ambulance, airport, airline or receiving healthcare institution are taken into account.
The goal is to avoid surprises along the way as much as possible and to keep the entire process human and clear.
Vulnerability and comfort on the go
In older patients, mobility, fatigue, risk of falls, confusion, medication and pain often play a greater role.
A long journey can be tough, even when the medical condition seems stable.
That is why we not only look at diagnosis, but also at capacity and practical care.
Transfer after arrival
After arrival, it must be clear whether the patient is going home, hospital, rehabilitation, residential care center or family.
A warm transfer is important for the elderly: medication, mobility, care needs and risks must be passed on properly.
This prevents the return journey from going well, but the care afterwards being insufficiently prepared.
When to contact us?
Contact us as soon as it becomes clear that a normal return journey is difficult or uncertain. The earlier the situation is discussed, the better the medical and practical preparation can proceed.
Even if not all information is yet available, an initial assessment can help to ask the right questions to the hospital, doctor or insurance company.
Bryan Morgan Care thinks along about safe repatriation, practical feasibility and clear steps towards returning home.