Averyn Care
Discharge Summary — Susan
Prepared: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 • 19:00 ET (16:00 PT)
Hospital stay: Friday, January 2, 2026 → Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Discharged to: Home (with home health services starting this week)
Quick read
- Susan was admitted for shortness of breath and a lung infection (pneumonia) with low oxygen levels.
- Treatment in the hospital included oxygen support, intravenous antibiotics, breathing treatments, and physical therapy assessment.
- At discharge, breathing was stable on room air while resting; she may still feel winded with exertion for a while.
- Main near-term priorities: finish the antibiotic course, keep follow-up appointments, and start home health and physical therapy.
- Biggest practical risk area: fatigue and deconditioning; use the walker as instructed and follow fall-safety routines at home.
- Next scheduled checks: primary care visit next week; repeat chest imaging in ~6 weeks if ordered by the care team.
- Averyn will confirm services, keep the household updated, and help coordinate appointments and logistics.
Main immediate focus: transition home smoothly; complete time-limited medications; confirm follow-ups.
How serious is this right now? (Averyn 7-day transition gauge)
Not a diagnosis. This gauge reflects coordination complexity and transition risk based on discharge instructions and logistics.
Current estimate: Level 3 (moderate). The main coordination threads are medication timing, home health start-of-care, and follow-up scheduling. If new breathing issues, fever, or worsening confusion occur, the discharge paperwork typically advises contacting the clinical team or seeking urgent care.
Hospital course (plain-language)
- Jan 2: Came to the emergency department for worsening shortness of breath and cough; imaging supported pneumonia; oxygen started.
- Jan 2–4: Treated with intravenous antibiotics and supportive care; oxygen gradually reduced as tolerated.
- Jan 4–5: Physical therapy evaluated mobility; walker recommended for stability during recovery.
- Jan 6: Transitioned to oral antibiotics and discharged home with a home health referral.
Key tests completed
- Chest imaging (X-ray) consistent with pneumonia; no additional imaging documented in this summary.
- Basic bloodwork trended during stay (white blood cell count, kidney function, electrolytes).
- Blood cultures: no growth reported at the time of discharge summary.
Medications at discharge
If any medication list from the hospital differs from what is below, treat the hospital discharge paperwork as the source of truth.
Follow-up appointments (scheduled)
Home services & equipment
- Home health agency: Willow Pathways Home Health • Intake: 1-216-555-7654 • Start-of-care visit: Thursday, Jan 8 (time window to be confirmed).
- Physical therapy at home: Summit Pathways Therapy • 1-216-555-7655 • Initial visit expected within 3–5 days.
- Durable medical equipment: rolling walker provided before discharge; if any additional equipment is ordered, NorthStar Medical Supplies • 1-216-555-7788.
Who to call (common situations)
Disclaimer
This discharge summary is a non-clinical coordination document. It is meant to help the household stay aligned on logistics, timing, and follow-ups. It does not provide medical advice or interpretation. For clinical questions, follow the discharge paperwork and contact the treating clinicians.