Geisinger’s discharge process

When you're ready to go home or to another facility, your doctor will write a discharge order.

A member of your Geisinger care team will give you instructions on how to care for yourself once you're home. They can also answer any questions you have. You may want to have a family member or caregiver with you to help remember information and ask questions, too.

Social workers and case managers will work with you on coping with illness and injury and discuss any questions you have about leaving the hospital. They can also help find services where you live. If you'd like to speak to a social worker or case manager, ask a member of your care team.

Prescriptions delivered right to your room

There’s no need to stop at the pharmacy on the way home. Meds to Beds fills your prescriptions at select Geisinger locations and delivers them right to your room.

Our pharmacy staff works closely with your doctors to: 

• Review your medications, lowering the risk of unwanted interactions or duplications
• Make sure you’re getting the right medications at the right times
• Help resolve insurance issues
• Get you started on medications your local pharmacy might not have in stock

We accept most major insurance plans. Copays are due at the time of delivery. You can pay by cash, check, credit or debit card or flex spending card. If you don’t have a form of payment or the means to pay, don’t worry. We’ll work with you to find options.

Prefer to pick up your prescription? We can help with that too.