General Update #132

Rachael called Dusty at ~5:03 p.m. on 9/10 to connect and discuss the discharge plan for Joyce tomorrow. She confirmed that the portable oxygen order was sent off to Lincare and that Dusty should plan to pick up the portable O2 gear from them at their Moscow location before retrieving Joyce. They'll open ~8 a.m. tomorrow so Dusty can plan to make contact with their office sometime in the morning (as they are currently closed now) and schedule the portable O2 gear pickup with them. Dusty can then call Aspen Park to inform them he has obtained the portable O2 gear for Joyce and they'll coordinate Joyce's exit timeline with Dusty from Aspen Park facility.

Rachael confirmed that the home health orders were sent successfully and are ready to go for Joyce's care plan. More information will be part of Joyce's exit packet Rachael will provide to Dusty. Rachael has discharge packet ready and on-hand and will review with Dusty upon his arrival. Aspen Park nurse team will go over Joyce's medication plan at that time as well.

Rachael should be on-site ~7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. tomorrow morning so Dusty can plan to call and set pick up time for Joyce with her direct. 

Joyce has not been told she is going home yet but Rachel will let Joyce know now that Dusty has been reached and coordination for tomorrow's departure for her from Aspen Park has been confirmed before she leaves for the day today. Dusty agreed he will call Joyce after his back-to-back evening meetings conclude to confirm the good news.

Rachael and Dusty confirmed they are looking forward to meeting in person tomorrow following their phone and electronic exchanges. 



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