A hospital stay is often just the first stage in your recovery from illness or injury. Your transition home — or to an extended care facility for rehabilitation or additional support — can affect not only you, but also your spouse, parents, children, employer, and extended family and friends.
UPMC is recognized as a leader in developing a patient-centered medical home which focuses on building collaborative partnerships between you, your family, your primary care physician (PCP), and your UPMC medical team — including care managers who will help coordinate your future plan of care.
Among the ways we help ensure your smooth transition home include: