Bill is getting ready for discharge and is keen to pack his bag for home.
Also:
The dietitian has liaised with Bill and his family regarding the most suitable feeding options for home. Both pump and bolus feeding have been discussed and Bill would prefer to continue pump feeding at home.
It would be worth discussing the feeding times with the Dietitian. When Bill is home he may be able to have bolus feeds through his PEG at meal times.
You also tell Bill’s wife that he will continue to be reviewed by the Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) when he goes home. This will enable the SLT to monitor any changes in Bill’s swallowing ability.
Correct answers
- Spare tube
- Syringes
- Giving sets
- Drip stand
- Pump
- Training checklist competed
- Home delivery information
- Supplies of feed
- Written advice on management of gastrostomy at home
- Feeding regime
- Advice/troubleshooting information
- Contact details of those who will be involved in follow-up care
Incorrect answers
- Suntan lotion – Bill does not need suntan lotion to go home but he should have been given advice on how to store his feed and equipment (keep feed in a cool place and do not set up feed in direct sunlight).
- Passport – Bill doesn’t need a passport to go home and PEG feeding is not a contraindication to travelling.
Page last reviewed: 03 May 2021
