After several days of back and forth between myself, hospital discharge coordinators and insurance case workers, it appears that Cathy will be transferred to Saint John's Hospital in Oxnard Ca. As late as 1 pm this afternoon, the wheels were in motion to have Cathy moved tomorrow morning to a hospital in Hancock Park, Ca (between UCLA and downtown LA). Once I had convinced the insurance case worker that they were relying on outdated information (their records indicated that Cathy was still needing the Bi-Pap every night), it was agreed that St. Johns in Oxnard would be a better facility for Cathy.
The final piece of the puzzle that needs to come together so Cathy can go to Oxnard is for the pulmonologists from the transplant team to communicate with the pulmonologist at St Johns and work out a plan for Cathy's care. This is still a big piece, but it should be easier than changing the directions of two huge bureaucracies. As of this evening, Cathy is scheduled to be transported by ambulance to Oxnard around 2 pm tomorrow (pending the afore mentioned conversation).
Cathy had a pretty good day today. She had physical therapy this morning and has been sitting up in a chair for most of the day. Her headaches and nausea are 'still there' but did not dampen her day.
2 comments:
Wow! It sounds like tomorrow may be a big day. Something tells me you won't be too sad to leave UCLA, but I hope you're feeling good about going to St. John's. Personally, I'm a little partial to it since I was born there! Just get ready for lots of visits from your fan club being so close to home. And David, what will you ever do without all that driving time!?
I pray that the transition is smooth and that the Lord's wisdom is given to everyone involved in these decisions.
Wish I could call shotgun on your big road trip! Just remember that your "safety net" is with you at all times and that you need not fear...just keep your eyes on Him.
Sending you love and hugs,
BonBon
XOXOXOXOXOX
It on the road again...
The move to St. Johns will be so much closer to home.
I hope the moves goes smoothly and you find the environment attentive to your needs.
Good Luck, my Friend
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