Smooth Discharges Start Here: A Guide for Hospital Discharge Planners

Hospital discharge planning is one of the most logistically demanding jobs in healthcare. You’re coordinating across clinical teams, insurance, family members, post-acute facilities, and DME suppliers — all under pressure to hit a discharge date that keeps beds open and meets utilization review timelines.

What We Deliver for Discharge Patients

• Hospital beds (semi-electric and full-electric) with rails, mattresses, and tables
• Wheelchairs — manual, transport, and power
• Walkers, crutches, canes
• Patient lifts and gait belts
• Oxygen concentrators, portable oxygen, and CPAP machines
• Bathroom safety equipment — commodes, tub benches, grab bars
• Pressure relief mattresses

Same-Day Delivery Within the Central Valley

Patients discharged to home need their equipment there when they arrive. OB1 offers same-day delivery throughout Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Madera, and Merced counties. We coordinate directly with the patient or a family member on delivery timing, so you don’t have to manage that step.

Insurance Verification and Prior Auth Support

OB1 works with Medicare, Medi-Cal, and most major private insurers. Our billing team handles prior authorization and eligibility verification, reducing calls back to the hospital and delays at discharge.

Supporting Quality Metrics

Equipment gaps at home are a leading driver of 30-day readmissions. Partnering with a reliable local DME supplier directly supports your hospital’s HRRP performance and CMS quality scores. Let us make your discharge day count.

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