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How-To Order Ostomy Care Supplies
| Before you leave the hospital, be sure that your doctor writes your prescription |
We are here to help you determine the supplies you need so you can successfully care for your ostomy at home. Your doctor or the clinical nurse will teach you how to best care for your ostomy. Your supplies need to be ordered with a doctor's signature - like a prescription.
Your doctor or nurse will help you fill it out a prescription form. Once it's signed, you will need to mail or fax a copy of it to the medical supply company of your choice; or, if you prefer, you may choose to have your local pharmacy fill the prescription for your supplies. Check the Medical Supplies section of your Yellow Pages and/or see the list we have provided for suggested vendors. Your prescription has been personalized for you.
Be sure that you keep a copy of your prescription form.
Your medical insurance company and /or DSHS may also require a copy.
If you are covered by MediCare and are being discharged to a skilled nursing facility, or if you will be seen at home by home health, they are responsible for providing your supplies until they discharge you from their care. Your insurance will not cover the cost of supplies filled by this prescription while you are in a skilled nursing facility or being seen by home health. If the skilled nursing facility or home health agency is unsure of your supply needs, you can show them your list to help them know what supplies to get. When you are discharged from the skilled nursing facility or home health agency, your supply needs may be different and should be re-evaluated at that time.
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