The escort will help you into the car. If you need home health care equipment and supplies, you may rent or purchase them from the supplier of your choice. You will be given supplier information at discharge. UPMC HomeCare, a part of UPMC Health System, can provide this equipment and supplies. Home Nursing Care Home nursing care services and private duty nursing services are available from UPMC HomeCare.
Services are available to clients in Allegheny County and surrounding counties.
If you have any questions after you are discharged, please call the telephone number that is listed on the discharge instructions you receive. In addition, you may receive a follow-up telephone call from a nurse on your unit to see how you are doing. During your stay, you may hear and see references to Strive for 5, a UPMC initiative that emphasizes our commitment to excellent customer service. The primary goal of Strive for 5 is to heighten patient, family member, and visitor awareness about UPMC's desire to provide exceptional service. All UPMC staff are charged with making sure you are satisfied with every aspect of the care you receive.