Specialties & Departments
- Adolescent Medicine
- Allergy/Immunology
- Anesthesiology
- Cancer & Blood Disorders Center
- Cardiology
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Child Abuse Resource and Evaluation Team
- Craniofacial Reconstruction/Cleft Palate
- Day Surgery
- Dermatology
- Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
- Diabetes and Endocrine Center
- ECMO Center
- ECMO Program Information for Physicians
- Emergency Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Genetics
- Heart Center
- Infectious Diseases
- Maternal Fetal Medicine
- Medical Education
- Neonatal Intensive Care
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Operating Room
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Otolaryngology
- Out Patient Services
- Pediatric Intensive Care
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pharmacy
- Plastic Surgery
- Psychiatry
- Pulmonology
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation Services
- Renal Transplants
- Rheumatology
- Transport Services
- Urology
- Weight Management
Support Services
- Admitting
- Billing
- Discharge Planning & Referring
- Driscoll Health Plan
- Employment
- Family Advisory Board
- Family Connection
- Giving
- Interpretation Services
- Lean On Me
- Pastoral Care
- Patient Relations
- Physician Communication
- Social Work
- Stripes Child Life Program at Driscoll Children's Hospital
- Telemedicine
- Volunteering
- Web Nursery
- WIC
Patient Family Education
Medical Care
Support Services
- Admitting
- Billing
- Discharge Planning & Referring
- Driscoll Health Plan
- Family Advisory Board
- Giving
- Family Connection
- Lean On Me
- Interpretation Services
- Pastoral Care
- Patient Relations
- Physician Communication
- Social Work
- Stripes Child Life Program at Driscoll Children's Hospital
- Volunteering
- Telemedicine
- Web Nursery
- WIC
Patient & Family Education
- Coastal Bend Health Finder
- Patient and Family Education Materials
- Government Product Recalls
- Hand Hygiene
- Food & Nutrition
- Injury Prevention
- Safe Sleep Program
- Mom's Place
- S.A.F.E. Program
Discharge Planning & Referring
Discharge Planning
Patients are assessed at the time of admission for possible discharge planning arrangements and assistance.Discharge Planning referrals can be initiated through an order on the Physician's Orders form. Upon receipt of the referral, the Case Manager will perform an assessment and communicate the plan in the progress notes.
For information & assistance (361) 694-4347
Referring Physician Communication
Upon discharge, the referring physician should receive a faxed After Visit Summary sheet which contains the following information:- diagnosis
- procedures performed
- discharge instructions, i.e, medications and follow-up appointment
- name of Home Health agency
- name of durable medical equipment company
Contact Information
Driscoll Children's Hospital
3533 S. Alameda Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
(361) 694-5000
(800) DCH-LOVE or (800) 324-5683
3533 S. Alameda Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
(361) 694-5000
(800) DCH-LOVE or (800) 324-5683
For TTY Deaf Messaging Connect to TTY Interpretation by dialing
(800) 735-2989
(800) 735-2989
Patients & Families
News
Outdoor activities, games and camaraderie in store for asthmatic children at Camp Easy Breathers
June 14, 2013
CORPUS CHRISTI - Asthmatic children will partake in some swashbuckling next week as the 12th annual Camp Easy Breathers gets underway in Rockport. Sponsored by Driscoll Children's Hospital, the Coastal Bend Community Foundation and the Coastal Bend Asthma Initiative, it will be from June 17-21 at Camp Aranzazu.
"A...
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Leukemia survivor finds fun, friends, normality at summer camp
June 12, 2013
Driscoll Children's Hospital organizes annual trip to Camp Star Trails for cancer patients
CORPUS CHRISTI - To say that Elizabeth Ochoa is excited about going to summer camp next week is an understatement. On June 16, the 9-year-old will depart with other cancer patients from Driscoll Children's Hospital for her fifth...
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Driscoll Health Plan presents Kids' Day at Harlingen Field
June 07, 2013
HARLINGEN - Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) is sponsoring Kids' Day for member families during Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings games on June 10, June 25, July 21 and Aug. 13 at Harlingen Field. Perks for families include:
Free admission for children 17 and under
Discounted tickets
Private meet & greet with the team before the games
First...
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Driscoll Health Plan presents 'At the Ballpark' for members
June 07, 2013
LAREDO - Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) is sponsoring "At the Ballpark," a member appreciation event, during the Laredo Lemurs games June 9 and July 14 at Uni-Trade Stadium. Perks for members include:
Discounted tickets
Team autographs
On-field appearance
First pitch honors
"Our members are important to us and a night 'At the...
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Driscoll cancer patients to enjoy annual fishing tournament
June 06, 2013
WHAT: The Chemo Kids Fish Off is an annual excursion that allows cancer patients at Driscoll Children's Hospital to take their minds off chemotherapy and enjoy a morning of fishing. About 45 children will ride in boats driven by fishing guides who will be donating their time. After fishing, trophies will be awarded...
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Outdoor activities, games and camaraderie in store for asthmatic children at Camp Easy Breathers
June 14, 2013
CORPUS CHRISTI - Asthmatic children will partake in some swashbuckling next week as the 12th annual Camp Easy Breathers gets underway in Rockport. Sponsored by Driscoll Children's Hospital, the Coastal Bend Community Foundation and the Coastal Bend Asthma Initiative, it will be from June 17-21 at Camp Aranzazu.
"A...
READ MORE
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Leukemia survivor finds fun, friends, normality at summer camp
June 12, 2013
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Driscoll Health Plan presents Kids' Day at Harlingen Field
June 07, 2013
HARLINGEN - Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) is sponsoring Kids' Day for member families during Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings games on June 10, June 25, July 21 and Aug. 13 at Harlingen Field. Perks for families include:
Free admission for children 17 and under
Discounted tickets
Private meet & greet with the team before the games
First...
READ MORE
READ MORE
Driscoll Health Plan presents 'At the Ballpark' for members
June 07, 2013
LAREDO - Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) is sponsoring "At the Ballpark," a member appreciation event, during the Laredo Lemurs games June 9 and July 14 at Uni-Trade Stadium. Perks for members include:
Discounted tickets
Team autographs
On-field appearance
First pitch honors
"Our members are important to us and a night 'At the...
READ MORE
READ MORE
Driscoll cancer patients to enjoy annual fishing tournament
June 06, 2013
WHAT: The Chemo Kids Fish Off is an annual excursion that allows cancer patients at Driscoll Children's Hospital to take their minds off chemotherapy and enjoy a morning of fishing. About 45 children will ride in boats driven by fishing guides who will be donating their time. After fishing, trophies will be awarded...
READ MORE
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