Returning Home

We will do all that we can to help your child return home to familiar surroundings and loved ones.  
Help plan your child's discharge by talking with your child's doctor and nurse about:

• Any problems associated with going home.
• Any special needs for your child at home.
• A list of all phone numbers we might use to reach you. 
• The language you prefer for discharge instructions.
• The mode of transportation you will use to take your child home.
• Insurance information for medications provided for your child to use at home.
• Your pharmacy's name and phone number for prescriptions for your child after you return home.

Discharge Day

On the day of discharge, you will need to remember:

• To be available to pick up your child (discharge time is at 11 a.m.)
• To install a car seat or booster seat in the vehicle you bring to pick up your child if he or she weighs 60 pounds or less.  Per California law, we cannot discharge your child to return home without this requirement being met.