# Hospital Discharge Transportation on Long Island

> Coordinated hospital discharge transportation across Long Island. Same-day pickup, wheelchair accessible, direct hospital coordination.

Source: https://dachiplus.com/services/hospital-discharge-transportation/

Hospital discharge windows are narrow and unpredictable. DachiPlus provides same-day discharge transportation in close coordination with hospital case management teams. We monitor discharge timing, communicate with floor staff, and handle the logistics so families don't have to scramble.

## Who uses discharge transport on Long Island?

- Discharging inpatients heading home
- Emergency department discharges
- Skilled nursing facility (SNF) transfers
- Patients moving from hospital to rehab

## What is included with every discharge transport trip?

Same-day pickup with flexible windows

Direct coordination with hospital case managers

Room for equipment, prescriptions, and discharge paperwork

## How should patients and caregivers prepare?

A little preparation makes every trip smoother. Here's what to have ready when you book or on the day of your ride.

- ✓ Provide the hospital name, floor or unit, and your discharge coordinator's name at booking
- ✓ Same-day bookings are accepted — call (516) 754-7777 as soon as discharge is confirmed
- ✓ Have someone at the hospital notify us when the discharge order is signed
- ✓ Gather all personal belongings, prescriptions, and discharge paperwork before pickup
- ✓ Let us know about any new mobility equipment from the hospital stay
- ✓ Confirm your home address including any access notes such as elevator or gate code

## Where is discharge transport available?

DachiPlus serves all towns across Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island — from Valley Stream and Hempstead to Smithtown and Riverhead. Occasional runs to NYC specialty centers (MSKCC, NYU, HSS) are available on request.

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For healthcare providers

Discharge planner, case manager, or scheduler? Set up recurring transport for your patients.

## Request DachiPlus through MAS

Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.

## Book a ride directly

Pay with credit card, HSA/FSA, Medicare Advantage benefits, workers' comp, no-fault auto, or long-term care insurance. Get a same-day quote.

## Medical facilities DachiPlus serves for discharge transport

Stony Brook, NY

## Stony Brook

Stony Brook University Hospital is the largest academic medical center in Suffolk County and the only tertiary care center serving the East End.

West Islip, NY

## Good Samaritan

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 437-bed teaching hospital serving the South Shore of Suffolk County.

Greenport, NY

## Eastern Long Island Hospital

Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital is the only hospital on the North Fork, located in Greenport and part of Stony Brook Medicine.

Manhasset, NY

## North Shore

North Shore University Hospital is the 738-bed flagship of Northwell Health, providing tertiary and quaternary care.

East Meadow, NY

## NUMC

NUMC is a 530-bed public safety-net hospital serving Nassau County, with a Level I trauma center.

Oceanside, NY

## Mount Sinai South Nassau

Mount Sinai South Nassau is a 455-bed Mount Sinai Health System hospital serving the South Shore of Nassau County.

Mineola, NY

## NYU Langone LI

NYU Langone Hospital — Long Island, formerly Winthrop, is a 591-bed academic medical center and the flagship of NYU Langone's Long Island operations.

Bethpage, NY

## St. Joseph

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## More ways we transport patients on Long Island

## NEMT

Safe, reliable rides to and from medical appointments throughout Long Island.

## Wheelchair Transport

Medical transportation for wheelchair users who can transfer to a vehicle seat — wheelchair travels safely in the trunk.

## Dialysis Transport

Reliable, recurring transportation to and from dialysis treatment centers.

## Senior Transport

Patient, compassionate medical transportation designed for older adults.

## Discharge Transport — common questions

## Can you do same-day hospital discharges?

Yes. Same-day discharge is one of our core capabilities. Call (516) 754-7777 as soon as discharge timing is known; the more notice we have, the more flexible the pickup window.

## Can my hospital case manager call to arrange my discharge transport?

Yes. Hospital case managers, social workers, and discharge planners can arrange transportation on a patient's behalf. We accept the booking, confirm the timing, and follow up directly with the floor.

## Helpful guides

## Hospital Discharge Transportation on Long Island — A Planning Guide

## Hospital-to-Home Transport Cost