Choosing a Hospital
As we age, hospital care is sometimes necessary. The following tools are provided to assist you in evaluating and comparing the quality of care provided by health care facilities throughout the region:

• Your Guide to Choosing Quality Health Care
  Published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
• The Patient Care Partnership: Understanding Expectations, Rights and Responsibilities
  Published by American Hospital Association
• Hospital Compare
  Published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
• UPMC Hospitals

If your doctor plans a hospital admission for you, it may be helpful to arrange for any of your post-hospital medical, social services, and housing needs ahead of time.
Accessing Assistance

Contact your doctor to discuss discharge planning or contact the Aging Institute to review your alternatives.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health provides a directory of health care facilities throughout the state.